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Veggie Baked Ziti

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How to Make Veggie Baked Ziti

Enjoy a vegetarian twist on this favorite pasta dish!

 


10 min prep time


30 min cook time


12servings


1 piece (about 3×3 inches)

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Prepare pasta according to package instructions, omitting any added salt or fat. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 4 minutes. Then add zucchini and red pepper and saute another 5-7 minutes or until veggies are cooked through.

  3. While veggies are cooking, whisk together ricotta, egg, Parmesan, and pepper in a small bowl.

  4. Add diced tomatoes to cooked veggie mixture and heat through. Stir in basil, pasta, and ricotta mixture.

  5. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, pour in ziti mixture, and sprinkle mozzarella over the top. Bake for 25 minutes and serve immediately.

CKD Non-Dialysis
CKD Dialysis
Kidney-Friendly
Low Sodium
Veggie Rich
Italian
Comfort Food
Vegetarian
Main Dish
Dinner
Lunch
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Nutrition facts

12 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 piece (about 3×3 inches)


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    140

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    3.5g

    4%

    • Saturated Fat
      1g

      5%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    20mg

    7%

  • Sodium
    100mg

    4%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    20g

    7%

    • Dietary Fiber
      3g

      11%
    • Total Sugars
      5g

  • Protein
    8g

  • Potassium
    316mg
    7%

Ingredients

whole wheat penne pasta
8 oz

olive oil
2 tsp

chopped onion
1 cup

sliced zucchini
2 cups

chopped red bell pepper
1 cup

fat-free ricotta cheese
1 cup

egg
1

shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup

black pepper
to taste

no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 oz) can

chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup

nonstick cooking spray
1

shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup

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