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Baked Ziti light - 5 pts
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As a Weight Watcher, I assumed my days of regular pasta eating were behind me, but this low calorie Baked Ziti Recipe has given me a way to enjoy a much beloved Italian dish, without sacrificing too many of my Weight Watchers points. Simply by subbing out a few of the higher calorie ingredients for lower calorie versions, I was able to make this baked ziti pasta with just a 5 Point Total per serving, yet maintain it's fabulous taste. And though this is not an official one of Weight Watchers Pasta Recipes, anyone who is looking for a lower point version of Baked Ziti with Ground Beef, will love this recipe! Baked Ziti Pasta Recipe Ingredients: | |
12 oz | Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta, (I used the penne noodles) |
1 28 oz can | crushed tomatoes |
1/2 cup | chopped mushrooms |
1 cup | reduced fat mozzarella cheese, shredded |
2 tsp | olive oil |
4 medium | garlic cloves, minced |
1/4 cup | yellow onions, finely chopped |
1/2 lb | extra lean ground beef, (96/4) |
1 tsp | oregano |
1 tsp | fresh basil, finely chopped |
1 tsp | thyme |
1 tsp | rosemary |
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add onions and garlic and sauté 2 minutes. Add beef and cook until browned, breaking up meat with a spoon as it cooks, about 3 to 5 minutes; drain off any fat and set pan back over medium heat.
Add the oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Cook about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and mushrooms and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Spoon a small amount of beef-tomato mixture into bottom of a 4-quart casserole dish (just enough to cover surface); top with half of cooked pasta. Next, layer with half of remaining beef-tomato sauce and half of mozzarella cheese. Layer with remaining pasta and then top with remaining beef-tomato sauce; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Cut into 6 pieces.
Entire recipe makes 6 servings
Serving size is 1 piece
Each serving = 5 Point Total
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