Baked Ziti with Vegetables
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Baked Ziti with Vegetables is a comforting dish made with pasta, a rich tomato sauce, and a medley of vegetables, all baked to perfection. This dish provides a satisfying source of protein and essential minerals, making it a wholesome choice for diverse meal programs.
This dish is served across various meal programs in NYC, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
Popular Home Recipes for Baked Ziti with Vegetables
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Baked Ziti with Vegetables shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Baked Ziti with Vegetables is a comforting and nutritious dish that combines tender pasta with a rich tomato sauce and a medley of vegetables, perfect for a family meal.
Ingredients
- •12 oz ziti pasta
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 cup diced onion
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 cup diced bell pepper
- •1 cup sliced mushrooms
- •1 cup zucchini, diced
- •2 cups marinara sauce
- •1 cup ricotta cheese
- •1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- •0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- •1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 2Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- 3Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini until tender.
- 4Add marinara sauce and Italian seasoning to the skillet; stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 5In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, vegetable sauce mixture, and ricotta cheese; mix well.
- 6Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish; top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- 7Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Chef Tips
- For added protein, mix in cooked ground turkey or chicken.
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.