Broccoli and Ziti Casserole

60 minutes Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 35 minutes

1287 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 casserole suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/4	cup	olive oil
2	each	garlic cloves	minced
2	pounds	broccoli florets	fresh, cooked, chopped
4	cups	tomato sauce	italian,
1	pound	pasta, ziti	cooked
1/2	cup	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1/4	pound	mozzarella cheese	grated, optional
2	pounds	ricotta cheese	low fat
1/2	cup	bread crumbs	seasoned
2	tablespoons	wheat germ	toasted, optional

Directions

Heat olive oil in skillet.

Saute garlic until softened, not brown.

Stir broccoli into garlic oil; set aside.

In casserole (9x13), layer half tomato sauce, half the ziti, half Parmesan cheese and all Mozzarella, all broccoli, all Ricotta.

Then layer remaining ziti.

Add sauce, crumbs, wheat germ and remaining Parmesan.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes (10 minutes longer if dish has been refrigerated before cooking).

Uncover during the last 15 minutes of cooking.

Sauce should be bubbling and top lightly brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 887g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1287 39% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55.0g	85%
Saturated Fat 26.0g	132%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 145mg	48%
Sodium 753mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 136.0g	45%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	34%
Sugars 15.0g
Protein 65.0g	130%

Vitamin A	177%		Vitamin C	408%
Calcium	103%		Iron	54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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