Four-Cheese Baked Ziti Recipe

By VegasBartender

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 8 ounces uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
• 1 cup (8 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
• 1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, thinly sliced
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the onion, green pepper and carrots until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, broth and pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

Cook ziti according to package directions; drain. Stir in the vegetable mixture, ricotta cheese, provolone cheese and basil.

Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Yield: 8 servings.