Spring-Summer Ziti Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 large shallots , thinly sliced 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (28 oz) can plum tomatoes
salt and pepper
4 sprigs tarragon, leaves removed, chopped (or 1/2 tsp. dried )
1/2 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced (10 leaves )
1 lb ziti pasta , rigate (with lines)
1 lb thin asparagus, trimmed, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400*F.
Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil for pasta.
While water is coming to a boil, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.Saute the shallots and garlic for 3-5 minutes, then stir in tomatoes and crush them with a wooden spoon or potato masher. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 5 more mintes, then stir in the tarragon and basil and remove from the heat.
While the sauce is simmering, salt the boiling water and cook the pasta to just under al dente-a nice bite left to it. After the pasta has been cooking for 5 minutes, add the asparagus and frozen peas to the pot for a minute or two before draining. Drain the pasta and veggies.
Add the ricotta, half the Parmigiano cheese, and the lemon zest to the hot pasta pot. return the hot pasta to the pot and stir to coat evenly.
Pour half the tomato sauce into a large baking dish. Add all of the ziti and top with the remaining Parmigiano. Bake until the top is brown and bubbly, about 12 minutes. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	334.2 Kcal (1399 kJ)
Calories from fat	99.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.08g	17%
Cholesterol	29.29mg	10%
Sodium	362.14mg	15%
Potassium	539.12mg	11%
Total Carbs	21.92g	7%
Sugars	9.15g	37%
Dietary Fiber	5.72g	23%
Protein	22.39g	45%
Vitamin C	15.6mg	26%
Iron	2.8mg	15%
Calcium	527.1mg	53%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	88.12 Kcal (369 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.92g	17%
Cholesterol	7.72mg	10%
Sodium	95.49mg	15%
Potassium	142.15mg	11%
Total Carbs	5.78g	7%
Sugars	2.41g	37%
Dietary Fiber	1.51g	23%
Protein	5.9g	45%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	26%
Iron	0.7mg	15%
Calcium	139mg	53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

6.8

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

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