Ziti Supper
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 mea4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
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.
Nutrition 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.