Baked Ziti with Peas

Baked Ziti with ground beef, peas, mozzarella, and ricotta cheese.

Baked Ziti with Peas

Tonia Bloom
Baked Ziti is a family favorite. Full of cheese (reduced fat, of course), ground beef, and peas. This recipe makes a big batch, but any leftovers freeze well.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Diet Low Sodium, Purple
Servings 8
Cost $2.18 per serving

Equipment

  • Oven-Safe Extra Large Skillet that is at least 2-inches deep

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound 96% Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 (28-ounce) can No Salt Added Crushed Tomatoes such as Cento® San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1 (16-ounce) package Ziti Pasta
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas thawed
  • ¾ cup Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
  • 8 ounces Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to Broil.
  • Add beef to skillet and cook over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in 3 cups water, tomatoes, pasta, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, stirring as needed. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until pasta is tender. Stir in peas and ricotta. Sprinkle mozzarella on top.
  • Transfer skillet to oven and broil for about 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden. Remove from oven and let rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.
  • Any leftovers can be frozen for up to 2 months. Individual portions can be reheated in the microwave. Larger containers reheat better in the oven. Just make sure your container is oven/microwave safe.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Ziti with Peas
Amount per Serving
Calories
393
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
 
51
mg
17
%
Sodium
 
456
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
 
50
g
19
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
29
g
58
%
Carb Count
 
4
25
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Beef Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Freezer Meals, Heart Healthy, High Protein, Pasta and Pizza
Food Groups ***Meat = 3 servings, Starch = 2.5 servings, Vegetable = 1 serving
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Post Date 02/23/2024

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