Canadian Bacon And Chicken Pasta Bake

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Thursday, January 01, 2004

Categories:

Italian/Entree

Yield:

9 servings

Ingredients:

1 package (8 ounces) ziti pasta
Nonstick cooking spray
1 pound chicken breasts, diced
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 green pepper, chopped
2 zucchini, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) Italian seasoned tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 container (15 ounces) fat-free ricotta cheese
1 package (6 ounces) Canadian bacon
1 cup light mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions without added fat or salt.
3. In a large skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray sauté chicken, onion, garlic, green pepper for 10-15 minutes. Add zucchini, tomatoes, tomato paste and red pepper. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. In a prepared 9-x 13-inch baking dish layer pasta, ricotta cheese, Canadian bacon and sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and dish is warmed throughout.

Nutrition Facts:

256 calories, 26g carbohydrate, 28g protein, 4g fat, 1.9g saturated fat, 43mg cholesterol, 1.6g dietary fiber, 354mg sodium

Source:

Original recipe by Rachel Cly, RD, LD - Email questions to: rcly@sjmc.org