Four-Cheese Baked Ziti

14 ingredients
4 steps

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 shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    In a
  2. 2
    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.
  3. 3
    Cook ziti according to package directions; drain. Stir in the vegetable mixture, ricotta cheese, provolone cheese and basil.
  4. 4
    Transfer to a 13x9-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.

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