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Use spinach and fresh tomatoes and the the calories in this recipe drop while the nutrients rise. One serving of this ziti has less than 200 calories, and over 75% of the recommended amount of vitamin A. This healthy recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser

This recipe is heart healthy. This recipes is diabetes friendly.

Yield: 10 servings

˝ pound whole wheat ziti noodles

2 cups diced tomatoes

˝ cup roasted red pepper, diced

1 cup loosely packed fresh basil, chopped

10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained

6 cloves garlic

Ľ cup egg substitute

2 cups crushed tomatoes

1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 cup part-skim mozzarella

2 Tbsp light parmesan cheese

2 tsp parsley

1 tsp oregano

2 Tbsp light parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Boil noodles until slightly under cooked.

Mix ingredients together (from noodles to oregano) using a large mixing bowl. Then, empty mixture into a deep casserole dish, level the top and sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese on top. Bake for 40 minutes or until cheese is completely melted (top should be crunchy). Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories: 189, Fat: 5 grams, Saturated fat: 2 grams, Cholesterol: 19 mg, Sodium: 315 mg, Carbohydrate: 25 grams, Fiber: 4 grams, Protein: 11 grams