Broccoli Ziti Bake
Ready In: 0 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 head broccoli
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 -4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 8 ounces lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 tablespoons romano cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dry basil
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 3 slices bacon, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1⁄2 lb ziti pasta
- black pepper, Freshly ground
Directions
- Cut the broccoli into 2 inch bite size pieces. Peel the stalk of the broccoli and cut it into 2 inch pieces.
- Place the broccoli in a steamer and steam for 10 minutes. Do not over cook them. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- In a small bowl, add the crushed garlic and salt. Mash into a paste and set aside.
- In a small skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the onion, garlic, bacon, thyme, basil, mushrooms and black pepper. Saute until limp and all water has gone.
- In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Add the ziti and stir. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
- Drain and return the ziti to the pot. Add the egg and stir to blend.
- Stir in the broccoli and mushroom mixture.
- Transfer half the pasta to a 9x9 baking dish.
- Sprinkle the layer with half of the Mozzarella cheese and Romano cheese.
- Add the remaining half of pasta to the baking dish and sprinkle with the cheeses.
- Bake covered in a preheated 350: F oven for 30 minutes.
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