1poundZitiRigatoni, Mostaccioli or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1onionchopped (about 1 cup)
2garlic clovesminced
1 14 .5-oz.can low-sodium diced tomatoesdrained
1 15-oz.container low-fat ricotta cheese
2cupsshredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
1/4cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1/2cupskim milk
1/3cupchopped Italian parsley
1/3cupchopped fresh basilor 1 tbsp. dried
1/2tsp.black pepper
1/4tsp.salt
Instructions
Preparation
1 Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside in large bowl.2 Preheat the oven to 400° F.3 Spray a non-stick skillet with vegetable oil cooking spray. Heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.4 Add garlic and sauté 1 more minute. Remove from heat. Stir in tomatoes.5 Place ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, 2 tbsp. of the Parmesan cheese and milk in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth.6 Add the tomato and cheese mixtures, parsley, basil and pepper to the cooked pasta. Toss well to combine.7 Spray a 2 1/2 to 3 quart (an 8 or 9 x 12-inch oblong dish works well) baking dish with vegetable spray. 8 Spoon the pasta mixture into the dish. 9 Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheeses.10 Bake at 400° F for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.