Ziti Supper Recipe

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For her fabulous and fuss-free Ziti Supper, Elaine Spevak of Jacksonville, Florida turns to store-bought spaghetti sauce, then dresses it up with crisp veggies, olives, fresh parsley and cheese. The result? A healthy dinner entree that’s “quick to prepare and sure to please,” she reports. “This is my family’s very favorite pasta dish.” TIP: For easy variety, choose a spaghetti sauce with mini meatballs.

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Ziti Supper Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/4 cups uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce with meat
1/4 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the green pepper, onion, celery and garlic in oil and butter for 4-5 minutes or until tender.
Stir in the spaghetti sauce, olives and parsley. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until heated through. Drain the pasta; stir into skillet. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 4 servings.

Cooking for 2: Ziti Supper for Two

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 348 calories, 22 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 712 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Ziti Supper in Simple & Delicious May/June 2006, p19