Baked Ziti
Ingredients:
1 ½ lbs ground turkey breast, or 1 lb lean ground beef (90 to 95% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jar pasta/spaghetti sauce, such as marinara (lowest sodium possible)
1 ½ cups shredded, reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
5 cups cooked tub-shaped noodles (3 cups uncooked)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
In a large saucepan, over medium-high heat, cook beef & onion until beef is browned, stirring to separate meat. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in pasta sauce, 1 cup cheese, and noodles. Spoon into 3-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese & parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Makes: 8 servings
Serving size: 1/8 recipe; about 1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups
LA Exchange: 1 Protein, 2 Vegetables, 1 Starch