April 12, 2013

# Fitness # Recipes

Fitness Friday: Skinny Spinach Ziti


It's about time for me to get excited about getting fit again! I'm bringing back my Fitness Friday series in hopes that it will keep me motivated! Summer is around the corner, and I have no excuse for maternity wear this year ; )

Skinny Spinach Ziti
(adapted from SkinnyTaste) 

What You'll Need:
12 oz ziti noodles
28 oz crushed tomatoes
1 tsp olive oil
3 cloves minced garlic
10 oz frozen spinach, thawed
1 tsp oregano
2 tbsp fresh chopped basil
8 oz fat free ricotta cheese
1/4 C Parmesan cheese
2 C part skim mozzarella

What You'll Do:
1. Preheat oven to 375. Spray a 9x13 dish.
2. Cook pasta according to directions (al dente).
3. In a medium saucepan: saute garlic with the olive oil. Add chopped spinach, salt & pepper to taste, tomatoes, basil and oregano.
4. Combine sauce with pasta, then add 1 cup of mozzarella, parm cheese & ricotta. Transfer to 9x13.
5. Top mixture with remaining 1 cup mozzarella.
6. Bake 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are slightly brown.   

Serves:8
WW points plus: 8
Calories: 296

photo adapted from SkinnyTaste


 
 

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