Baked Penne with Zucchini (lighter version)

SoupNazi

Go whole grain Switching from regular to 100% whole wheat pasta more than doubles the hunger-busting fiber per serving. Most common pastas have 100% whole wheat versions, but if you're skittish, ease the transition by trying a multigrain blend first (4 g of fiber per serving, as opposed to 2 g in regular pasta).



Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6



2 c whole wheat penne (6 oz)
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
2 med zucchini (1 lb total), cut into sm cubes
3/4 lb green beans, trimmed and cut diagonally in half
1 can (14.5 oz) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 c tomato-basil pasta sauce (10 g sugar or less per 1/2 c)
1/2 c water
1/2 tsp salt-free Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (2 oz)
2 Tbsp grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese



1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare pasta per package directions (reduce cooking time by 2 to 3 minutes). Drain.



2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and green beans. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned. Stir in tomatoes (with juice), pasta sauce, water, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer 4 minutes.



3. Transfer half of the pasta into 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with half of the vegetable mixture. Add remaining pasta and vegetables. Sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and bake 30 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.



Nutritional Info Per Serving 208 cal, 10 g pro, 34 g carb, 6 g fiber, 4.5 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 6 mg chol, 336 mg sodium




Our version has…
58% fewer calories
100% more fiber
84% less fat
61% less sodium
94% less cholesterol
than a traditional version

Prevention.com

SoupNazi

Go whole grain Switching from regular to 100% whole wheat pasta more than doubles the hunger-busting fiber per serving. Most common pastas have 100% whole wheat versions, but if you're skittish, ease the transition by trying a multigrain blend first (4 g of fiber per serving, as opposed to 2 g in regular pasta).



Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6



2 c whole wheat penne (6 oz)
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
2 med zucchini (1 lb total), cut into sm cubes
3/4 lb green beans, trimmed and cut diagonally in half
1 can (14.5 oz) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 c tomato-basil pasta sauce (10 g sugar or less per 1/2 c)
1/2 c water
1/2 tsp salt-free Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (2 oz)
2 Tbsp grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese



1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare pasta per package directions (reduce cooking time by 2 to 3 minutes). Drain.



2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and green beans. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned. Stir in tomatoes (with juice), pasta sauce, water, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer 4 minutes.



3. Transfer half of the pasta into 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with half of the vegetable mixture. Add remaining pasta and vegetables. Sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and bake 30 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.



Nutritional Info Per Serving 208 cal, 10 g pro, 34 g carb, 6 g fiber, 4.5 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 6 mg chol, 336 mg sodium




Our version has…
58% fewer calories
100% more fiber
84% less fat
61% less sodium
94% less cholesterol
than a traditional version

Prevention.com

kellch

Morning Ms. Soupy



You've been posting a lot of yummy recipes on here lately.......wanna come cook for me baybeeee?

arewethereyet

mmmm soupy....guess what we are having tonight!!

~~shhhh dont tell DH it is good for him~~~~~

SoupNazi

Morning Ms. Soupy



You've been posting a lot of yummy recipes on here lately.......wanna come cook for me baybeeee?

Morning numero uno!:smooched:

I've been overhauling my recipe database.....lol.....sick of making the same ol stuff.

I can be there in about 5 hours and since it's Friday.......uh........LET'S PARTY!!!!!!:drinker: :laugh:

SoupNazi

mmmm soupy....guess what we are having tonight!!

~~shhhh dont tell DH it is good for him~~~~~

:laugh: :laugh:

I'd lose my hubby on this one just by saying the word "zucchini"

If you make it tonight, will you let me know how it is? I haven't tried this yet.

arewethereyet

mmmm soupy....guess what we are having tonight!!

~~shhhh dont tell DH it is good for him~~~~~

:laugh: :laugh:

I'd lose my hubby on this one just by saying the word "zucchini"

If you make it tonight, will you let me know how it is? I haven't tried this yet.

Def! I am going to the grocery store for stuff and this looks really good. May have to get some ground beef to add to DH half, or he will go on rampage (not really, but sounded good...he has been known to yell I NEED MEAT!!!):laugh: :laugh:

SoupNazi

Def! I am going to the grocery store for stuff and this looks really good. May have to get some ground beef to add to DH half, or he will go on rampage (not really, but sounded good...he has been known to yell I NEED MEAT!!!):laugh: :laugh:

Mine too!

He says "I need steak woman!" while pounding his chest. He's ALL mine ladies.:smooched:

:laugh:

kellch

Morning Ms. Soupy



You've been posting a lot of yummy recipes on here lately.......wanna come cook for me baybeeee?

Morning numero uno!:smooched:

I've been overhauling my recipe database.....lol.....sick of making the same ol stuff.

I can be there in about 5 hours and since it's Friday.......uh........LET'S PARTY!!!!!!:drinker: :laugh:

Woooooooohooooooo!!!!!!!!! Paaaaaarrrrrrttaaaaaaaaayyyyyy!!!

ladybug3

:flowerforyou: