Zucchini Baked Ziti Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 large zucchini
1/2 cup olive oil
1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb penne
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (28 oz) cans tomatoes (if whole , slice before cooking)
1/4 cup basil leaves, in strips
1/4 cup chopped parsley
pepper
salt
4 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Boil water and cook the ziti according to package directions.
While it is cooking, follow next steps.
When it is done, drain and set aside in large bowl (or pot).
Slice the zucchini.
In a skillet, heat 1/4 cup olive oil and fry the zucchini until browned on both sides.
Take them out of the pan and drain on paper towels.
In a saucepan, heat the remaining 1/4 cup oil.
Add the onion and cook until translucent.
Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, salt and pepper.
Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Pour into large bowl with the drained ziti.
Rub two shallow baking pans with olive oil.
In the first pan, put 1/4 of the ziti, then 1/4 of the zucchini.
Dot with butter, add 1/4 of the mozzarella and then 1/4 of the Parmesan.
Repeat the layers in that pan.
Repeat above steps for second pan.
Bake pans in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes until the top is brown and crusty.
OR BAKE ONE, FREEZE ONE!
OR FREEZE BOTH: Cover the other pan tightly with aluminum foil and freeze.
Defrost before baking.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	695.94 Kcal (2914 kJ)
Calories from fat	453.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	50.42g	78%
Cholesterol	71.16mg	24%
Sodium	894.37mg	37%
Potassium	255.24mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.36g	2%
Sugars	2.38g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.83g	7%
Protein	28.98g	58%
Vitamin C	13.7mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	847.3mg	85%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	235.23 Kcal (985 kJ)
Calories from fat	153.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.04g	78%
Cholesterol	24.05mg	24%
Sodium	302.3mg	37%
Potassium	86.27mg	5%
Total Carbs	2.49g	2%
Sugars	0.8g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	7%
Protein	9.79g	58%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	23%
Iron	0.3mg	4%
Calcium	286.4mg	85%

* 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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