Veggie-Loaded Whole Wheat Pasta Bake
Ingredients
- 1 lb whole wheat rotini pasta
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 zucchinis chopped
- 2 cups grape tomatoes sliced
- 4-5 leaves fresh basil chopped (additional leaves for garnish)
- 15 oz reduced fat ricotta cheese
- 3 cups low sodium marinara sauce your favorite brand
- ½ cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ teaspoon Ac’cent flavor enhancer
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook whole wheat pasta per package instructions, drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add in garlic, zucchini, grape tomatoes, chopped basil, mozzarella, marinara, Ac’cent, and half of the amount of ricotta cheese. Mix until all ingredients are combined.
- Pour into a 13x9 inch baking dish and top with the remaining ricotta cheese. Bake for about 25-30 minutes.
- Before serving, top with basil leaves for garnish, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information: 1 serving (approx. 1 and ¼ cup): Calories 347, Carbohydrates 55g, Protein 21g, Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 2.2g, Sodium 210mg, Potassium 240mg, Dietary Fiber 10g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 30mg, Sugars 14g, Calcium 36%, Iron 11%, Vitamin A 38%, Vitamin C 38%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.