Baked Ziti Goes Southwest
Source of Recipe
The Meatless Gourmet by Bobbie Hinman
Recipe Introduction
Serves: 6 --- Quick tip: This entire casserole can be prepared a day ahead and baked when needed. You will need to remove it from the refrigerator about an hour before baking and add about 20 minutes to the (covered) baking time.
List of Ingredients
8 oz. ziti, uncooked
1 8 oz. can salt-free (or regular) tomato sauce
1 8 oz. jar salsa (hot or mild)
3/4 c. reduced-fat or fat-free ricotta cheese
1 c. shredded reduced-fat or fat-free mozzarella cheese (4 oz.)
1 11 oz. can corn, drained
1 4 oz. can chopped green chilies (hot or mild), drained
1 t. dried oregano
1/8 t. pepper
1 T. grated Parmesan Cheese (Fat-Free)Recipe
Cook pasta according to package directions, using the shorter amount of cooking time given. Drain.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Lightly oil or spray an 8-inch square baking pan.
Combine tomato sauce and salsa in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese with HALF of the mozzarella cheese. Stir in HALF of the sauce, along with the corn, chilies, oregano, and pepper. Add the cooked ziti and mix well. Spoon into prepared casserole.
Spread remaining sauce ovet the top of casserole, then sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and then the Parmesan cheese.
Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake 15 more minutes.
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