1 lb. ziti pasta, dry
1 onion, chopped
1 lb. ground beef, extra lean, shredded
4 1/2 c. spaghetti sauce (3-15 oz. cans)
4 slices of provolone cheese
1 1/2 c. sour cream, fat free
1 1/2 c. mozzarella cheese, shredded fat free
2 T. parmesan cheese, grated
cooking spray
Preheated oven to 350 degrees. Boil a large pot of water. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain. In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef. Drain. Add spaghetti sauce and simmer 15 minutes. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Layer as follows: 1/2 of the ziti, provolone cheese, fat free sour cream, 1/2 sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 minutes in preheated oven, or until cheese are melted.
*Elbow macaroni could be used in place of ziti pasta.
Makes 12-1 c. servings.
Nutrition Information: 340 calories; 8 g fat; 35 mg cholesterol; 700 mg sodium; 44 g carbohydrates; 3 g fiber; 23 g protein.