Name: Baked Ziti & Summer Veggies
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces uncooked ziti; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups chopped yellow squash; 1 cup chopped zucchini; 0.5 cup chopped onion; 2 cups chopped tomato; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano; 0.75 teaspoon salt, divided; 0.13 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 0.25 cup (2 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; Cooking spray

Baked Ziti & Summer Veggies

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Add pops of color to this 40-minute baked ziti with summer veggies like squash, zucchini, and tomato.

By Blakeslee Wright

Published on April 24, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Baked Ziti and Summer Veggies recipe — Photo: John Autry and Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked ziti
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped yellow squash
1 cup chopped zucchini
½ cup chopped onion
2 cups chopped tomato
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
¼ cup (2 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Cooking spray

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan. Add squash, zucchini, and onion; sauté 5 minutes. Add tomato and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in pasta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, herbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Combine ricotta, remaining salt and egg. Stir into pasta mixture. Spoon into an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes or until bubbly and browned.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

301	Calories
12g	Fat
33g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups
Calories 301
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Protein 17g	34%
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 65mg	22%
Sodium 640mg	28%
Calcium 291mg	22%
Iron 2mg	11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.