Baked Ziti Recipe

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Baked Ziti
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  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Bring 4 quarts of water to boil in dutch oven oven high heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon salt and pasta; cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of cooking water. Drain pasta, return to pot and toss with 1 tablespoon of oil; set aside.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil and garlic in meduim skillet over medium heat until fragrant but not brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and simmer until thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. Off heat, stir in basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Add tomato sauce and reserved pasta-cooking water to pasta; stir to combine. Pour half (about 4 cups) of pasta into 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half mozzarella and half Parmesan. Pour remaining pasta into dish and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover with foil and bake until cheese melts, about 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until cheese begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 313.56 Kcal (1313 kJ)
Calories from fat 113.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.58g 19%
Cholesterol 16.44mg 5%
Sodium 539.31mg 22%
Potassium 99.65mg 2%
Total Carbs 3.58g 1%
Sugars 0.94g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.33g 5%
Protein 21.11g 42%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 631mg 63%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 158.7 Kcal (664 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.37g 19%
Cholesterol 8.32mg 5%
Sodium 272.97mg 22%
Potassium 50.44mg 2%
Total Carbs 1.81g 1%
Sugars 0.47g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.67g 5%
Protein 10.68g 42%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 319.4mg 63%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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