Description
This healthy baked ziti is made with whole wheat pasta, plenty of vegetables, and a homemade protein-packed pasta sauce! Give this one a try when you’re looking for lightened-up comfort food.
Ingredients
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- 16oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 (14oz) package silken tofu
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 zucchini, grated
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese and/or chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, blend the tofu, sun-dried tomatoes, seasoning, salt, marinara sauce, and pasta water until smooth.
- In a 9×13 pan, combine the cooked pasta, sauce, grated zucchini, and spinach. Stir until the sauce is evenly distributed.
- Top with mozzarella cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake covered for 40 minutes.
- Remove aluminum foil and continue to bake for 10-15 minutes.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.