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Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

Vegetarian Baked Ziti

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

Active Time:40 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:40 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:8

Active Time:40 mins

Active Time:

40 mins

Total Time:1 hr 15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:8

Servings:

8

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1medium headcauliflower, cut into small florets1mediumzucchini, cut into small cubes1mediumred bell pepper, cut into small cubes2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1teaspoondried oregano¾teaspoonsalt, divided½teaspoonground pepper, divided1poundziti1(24 ounce) jarlower-sodium marinara sauce1cuppart-skim ricotta cheese½cupgrated Parmesan cheese¼cupchopped fresh flat-leaf parsley2cupsshredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese

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Ingredients

1medium headcauliflower, cut into small florets

1mediumzucchini, cut into small cubes

1mediumred bell pepper, cut into small cubes

2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil

1teaspoondried oregano

¾teaspoonsalt, divided

½teaspoonground pepper, divided

1poundziti

1(24 ounce) jarlower-sodium marinara sauce

1cuppart-skim ricotta cheese

½cupgrated Parmesan cheese

¼cupchopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

2cupsshredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

Toss cauliflower, zucchini, bell pepper, oil and oregano together in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; toss again to mix. Spread the mixture in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast the vegetables until slightly charred and tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside. Do not turn the oven off.

chopped veggies spread out across a sheet-pan

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add ziti and cook according to package directions. Drain the ziti and transfer to a large heatproof bowl.

Add the roasted vegetables, marinara and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the ziti in the bowl. Toss well to coat. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Stir ricotta, Parmesan and parsley together in a small bowl. Add spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture to the pasta mixture in the baking dish and gently stir to loosely combine. Sprinkle the mixture evenly with mozzarella. Bake at 450°F until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and slightly browned, about 25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

baked ziti mixture topped with cheese mixture

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2022

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)470Calories17gFat55gCarbs22gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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