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Pasta alla Formiana (or a healthified baked “ziti”)

This baked pasta dish gives you all the comfort of cheesy pasta but with added veggies and pretty presentation.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 241kcal
Author: Anjali Shah

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. In food processor, blend crushed tomatoes and juice, broth, and garlic.
  • Pour into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in uncooked pasta, 1 tsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper.
  • Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the zucchini, salt to taste, crushed red pepper and 1 tsp oregano. Stir to combine and cook through (about 5 minutes).
  • Slice your tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • Line bottom and sides of the baking dish with one-half to two-thirds of the tomato slices.
  • Pour in pasta mixture.
  • Add zucchini mixture over the pasta.
  • Arrange remaining tomatoes on top. Drizzle with remaining olive oil (about 1-2 tsp).
  • Bake 30 minutes, or until tomatoes are slightly crispy and pasta is cooked.
  • As soon as you pull the pasta out of the oven, sprinkle the top with the parmesan or mozzarella cheese. Let the cheese melt, and cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Adapted from this Giada De Laurentiis Recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 45.6g | Protein: 9.8g | Fat: 5.3g | Sodium: 370mg | Fiber: 8.4g | Sugar: 1g