Baked Zucchini Pasta

 This is a wonderful comfort food dish that is made quickly. It makes great leftovers too.

Prep time: 8-10 minutes.    Cook time: 45-55 minutes 

Serves 4-6

Ingredients 

• 2 zucchini
• 8.5 oz penne (or other pasta)
• 24-28 oz jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella

Instructions to Assemble

1. Chop zucchini into 1 inch pieces and place in large bowl. 
2.
Add next 6 ingredients to zucchini and mix well.
3. Spray or oil a 9" x 13" baking dish.
4. Layer ingredients: zucchini/pasta mix then mozzarella, ending with cheese.
5. Bake, covered, for 45-55 minutes at 350 degrees.