10 Easy Casseroles

Baked Ziti With Fire Roasted Tomatoes

Summery:

1/2 lb extra lean ground beef
1 cup chopped sweet onion
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces ziti pasta, cooked and drained
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
cooking spray

Directions:
1
Heat oven to 375.
2
Spray 2 quart rectangular glass baking dish.
3
In a 10 inch non stick skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring frequently,until cooked. Add zucchini, cook 2 minutes.
4
Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling.
5
Toss with pasta. Spread in dish. Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.
6
Bake uncovered, about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.