Baked Beef Ziti (WW)
Adapted From: Weight Watchers
Ingredients
12 ounce Ziti (uncooked)
1 tsp Olive Oil
2 clove Garlic
1/3 pound Ground Beef
1 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Thyme
1 tsp Rosemary
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
28 ounce Crushed Tomatoes
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (part-skim)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°.
Cook pasta according to package directions without fat or salt; drain and set aside.
Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add garlic and saute 2 minutes.
Add beef and cook until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks; about 3-5 minutes.
Drain off any fat and return to pan.
Add oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; stir to coat beef.
Cook until herbs become fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes and bring mixture to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 mintues.
Spoon a small about of tomato mixture into the bottom of a 4 quart casserole dish (just enough to cover the surface).
Top with half of the cooked ziti.
Top with half of the remaining tomato sauce
Top with half of the mozzarella cheese.
Top with remaining ziti.
Top with remaining sauce.
Top with remaining cheese.
Bake until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Katie Dishes - Two Thumbs Down
I really was not a fan of this at all. Am I alone in expecting that you can have a healthy meal that also tastes good? This had almost no flavor to it. Tasted like watered down tomato sauce, definitely didn't have enough italian seasoning,and I barely noticed the garlic at all (and I LOVE garlic!)
Feel free to try it if you are on a diet. I guess it is an option. If you do make it, please send me a picture...beacuse my initial impression was that I would never make it again. I'm pretty sure I won't be taking my own picture any time soon...
