EatingWell: Enjoy a healthy dose of comfort food
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This healthy baked ziti recipe doesn't require any chopping and is made on the stovetop, so it is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Using whole-wheat pasta adds fiber; opt for penne if whole-wheat ziti is hard to find.
Sausage & Peppers Baked Ziti
Serves 4
Active Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
8 ounces whole-wheat penne or ziti
1 (16-ounce) bag frozen pepper and onion mix (not thawed)
6 ounces turkey sausage (2 large links), crumbled
2 (8-ounce) cans no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup reduced-fat cottage cheese
3/4 cup Italian blend shredded cheese
Cook pasta in a pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add frozen vegetables and sausage; cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid from the vegetables has evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes.
Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler.
Stir tomato sauce, garlic powder, oregano and salt into the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in cottage cheese and the pasta. Cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Top with shredded cheese.
Place the skillet under the broiler to brown the cheese, 1 to 2 minutes.
Recipe nutrition: Per serving: 430 Calories, Total Fat: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 48 mg, Carbohydrates: 61 g, Fiber: 11 g, Total Sugars: 37 g, Added Sugars: 0 g, Protein: 28 g, Sodium: 708 mg, Potassium: 835 mg, Folate: 68 mcg, Calcium: 266 mg
Carbohydrate Servings 4
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