Monday, March 22, 2021

Baked Ziti with Fire Roasted Tomatoes *

 8 oz uncooked ziti pasta

1 pound ground beef

1 sweet yellow onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced 1/4" thick

15 oz tomato sauce

1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained

1 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp coarse sea salt

1/4 tsp pepper

3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Heat oven to 375.  Cook and drain pasta as directed on box.  Meanwhile, Spray 2 quart baking dish with nonstick spray.  In skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked.  Drain beef and return to skillet.  Stir zucchini into beef mixture; cook 2 minutes.  Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper.  Heat to boiling.  Add drained pasta; toss to coat.  Spread in baking dish.  Cover dish tightly with foil; bake 20 minutes.  Remove foil; sprinkle with cheese.  Bake uncovered for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Serves 6



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