Baked Ziti 5 Ww Points Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Ziti 5 Ww Points

• Ziti Pasta
• Fat Free Cottage Cheese
• 2 large egg whites
• Dried Basil
• Dried Parsley
• Reduced Fat Parmesan Cheese
• Four Cheese Pasta Sauce
• Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese

How to Make Baked Ziti 5 Ww Points

1. Cook 1 pound ziti pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. In a large bowl, gently stir 1 (24 ounce) jar of your favorite marinara sauce into the cooked ziti.
4. Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
5. Spoon half of the ziti mixture into the prepared baking dish.
6. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large egg whites, 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the ziti in the baking dish.
8. Top with the remaining ziti mixture and pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top.
9. Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
10. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
11. Add 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.