Pizza Pasta

By cserumga

1-1/4 cups equals 318 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 584 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 16 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable.

Ingredients

• 4 cups uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3/4 cup water
• 12 slices turkey pepperoni, quartered
• 1 tablespoon prepared pesto
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Preparation

Step 1

•In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, water, pepperoni, pesto and pepper. Transfer to an 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.

• Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Stir; cover and bake 15 minutes longer or until pasta is tender. Top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.