Baked Ziti with Fire Roasted Tomatoes

 

2 1/2

cups uncooked ziti pasta (8 oz)

1/2

lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef

1

large sweet onion, chopped (1 cup)

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1

medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, sliced 1/4 inch thick

1

can (15 oz) Muir Glen® organic tomato sauce

1

can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained

2

teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves

1/4

teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

3/4

cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz)

• 1 Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on box.
• 2 Meanwhile, spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked.
• 3 Stir zucchini into beef mixture; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Add drained pasta; toss to coat. Spread in baking dish.
• 4 Cover dish tightly with foil; bake 20 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.