This is an amazing dish, my husband loves it a lot so I end up making it quite often. Its fast and very easy to make. It has a lot of texture to it and is very delicious. The roasted tomatoes just brings out this amazing flavor when mixed with the pasta a
1/2 lb extra lean ground beef
1 cup chopped sweet onion
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces ziti pasta, cooked and drained
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
cooking spray
1.Heat oven to 375.
2.Spray 2 quart rectangular glass baking dish.
3.In a 10 inch non stick skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring frequently,until cooked. Add zucchini, cook 2 minutes.
4.Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling.
5.Toss with pasta. Spread in dish. Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.
6.Bake uncovered, about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.