Baked Ziti With Beef And Green Beans Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Ziti With Beef And Green Beans

• 1 pound ziti pasta
• Lean Ground Beef
• Onion
• Diced Tomatoes
• Nonfat Beef Broth
• 2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Garlic Cloves
• Frozen Green Beans
• Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese
• Parmesan Cheese

How to Make Baked Ziti With Beef And Green Beans

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook 1 pound ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Do not add oil or salt unless needed for your dietary requirements.
3. In a large nonstick skillet, brown 1 pound ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off excess grease and rinse briefly under hot water.
4. Wipe the skillet clean with paper towels. Return the beef to the skillet.
5. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, to the beef and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir occasionally.
6. Stir in 2 (28 ounce) cans no-salt-added crushed tomatoes, 1 cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 2 cloves garlic, minced.
7. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. In a large bowl, combine the cooked ziti, beef mixture, 1 (15 ounce) can of green beans, drained, and 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese.
9. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
10. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese over the top.
11. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. For freezing: Undercook pasta slightly, assemble completely, and freeze. Thaw completely and bring to nearly room temperature before baking until heated through.
12. Serve immediately. Serves approximately 6.