Ingredients
12 oz uncooked ziti
1 tsp olive oil
2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1 tsp, dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350� F
2. Cook pasta according to package directions without added fat or salt; drain and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan, over medium heat; add garlic and saute for 2 minutes
4. Add oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Cook until herbs become fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes
5. Spoon a small amount of tomato mixture into the bottom of a 4-quart casserole dish (just enough to cover the surface). Top with half of the cooked ziti and then layer with half of the remaining tomato sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese. Layer remaining ziti then top with remaining sauce then remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Rating: 9/10
Total time: 75 minutes (approx.)