Canadian Bacon And Chicken Pasta Bake

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1 (8 ounce) package ziti pasta
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 lb chicken breast, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 zucchini, chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (15 ounce) container fat-free ricotta cheese
• 1 (6 ounce) package canadian bacon
• 1 cup light mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 cook pasta according to package directions without added fat or salt.
• 3 in a large skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray sauté chicken, onion, garlic, green pepper for 10-15 minutes.
• 4 add zucchini, tomatoes, tomato paste and red pepper.
• 5 cover and simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 6 in a prepared 9-x 13-inch baking dish layer pasta, ricotta cheese, canadian bacon and sauce.
• 7 sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
• 8 bake uncovered 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and dish is warmed throughout.