Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Baked Whole Wheat Rotini with Squash

So this weekend officially launch my new side venture "Fit Cuisine" cooking preparation of healthy meals. During my cooking I decided to try and convert a clients husband into eating a dish that was kinda like baked Ziti, only made with Rotini (whole grain), and part skim cheese. Well lets just say I was proud of this dish...and he was as well. It is so easy to make so lets get started. Ingredients: 1 box Whole Grain or Whole Wheat Pasta 1 Jar Low salt Marinara or your own 1 1/2 cups Part Skim Ricotta or Cottage Cheese 2 Squirts of Pesto 1 large Squash sliced small 1 cup or so of Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook your pasta according to the box. Slice your squash, and place it in a baking dish that is sprayed with PAM. Drain your pasta and place it into the dish, with your squash, tomato sauce, ricotta, pesto, and shredded mozzarella. Stir the whole thing together so that the flavors blend. Sprinkle some more mozzarella on top and place in the oven for 25 minutes till just about golden brown. Remove and serve with a side salad. Tips: This meal is a complete dish and serves about 6. The pasta used here is infused with omega 3 and flax seed so if you are allergic just use regular whole wheat. It is great if you have last minute company, and you can add any vegetable of your choice(i just like the way it tastes with squash).

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