Low Calorie Baked Ziti

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This Low Calorie Baked Ziti is just 242 calories and it can be made in just 30 minutes!

This healthy baked ziti is a wonderful Italian casserole that I know you’ll love.

30 Minute Baked Ziti Recipe

I even supplied you with some protein add-ins should you want to boost the protein in this low calorie Italian casserole.

Low Calorie Baked Ziti

Ingredients in Healthy Baked Ziti

If you can’t find ziti pasta, you can use penne pasta. And I supplied you with a low calorie marinara sauce below, but you can also get store-bought if you prefer.

You can make this healthy baked ziti with meat, or without. The nutrition information is based on the meatless version.

Low Calorie Baked Ziti Recipe

Shopping List for Skinny Baked Ziti:

Optional Add Ins:

How to Make Healthy Baked Ziti

This low calorie Italian casserole is a great meal prep recipe. Make a batch for dinner tonight, then add the leftovers to individual meal prep containers and freeze for up to a month (will last 5 days in fridge).

Low Calorie Baked Ziti Recipe

How to Make Skinny Baked Ziti:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cook the pasta according to directions on package. Drain and add back to the pot.
  3. Add 2 cups of the marinara sauce, plus any add ins to the cooked pasta and mix well.
  4. Move the pasta to a 9×13 casserole dish. Top with remaining marinara sauce, and then cheese.
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are browned.

Low Calorie Baked Ziti Recipe

This easy baked pasta recipe can be made in under 30 minutes. Making is a great easy dinner, or meal prep dish.

Low Calorie Baked Ziti Recipe

Low Calorie Baked Ziti Recipe

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This easy baked ziti recipe can be made in just 30 minutes! It comes with optional add ins like sausage and ricotta cheese, to make the best baked ziti recipe ever!
Try with my Lose Weight By Eating easy Marinara Sauce recipe!
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 242 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 (16-ounce) package ziti or penne pasta
  • 3 cups Marinara Sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Optional Add Ins:

  • 2 Italian Sausages cooked and crumbled
  • 2 Low Calorie Meatballs
  • ½ cup fresh basil chopped
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook the pasta according to directions on package. Drain and add back to the pot.
  • Add 2 cups of the marinara sauce, plus any add ins to the cooked pasta and mix well.
  • Move the pasta to a 9×13 casserole dish. Top with remaining marinara sauce, and then cheese.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are browned.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 46.1gProtein: 9.2gFat: 1.8gSaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 503mgPotassium: 409mgFiber: 3.4gSugar: 5.9gCalcium: 14mgIron: 3mg
Keyword dinner, Healthy Baked Ziti, Low Calorie Baked Ziti, low fat baked ziti, pasta
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