Baked ziti with tomatoes, broccoli and olives Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- A few sprigs of fresh oregano
- 3/4 - 1 lb broccoli, woody stems removed and cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3/4 cup pitted green olives (NOT pimento-stuffed!), halved
- 8 ounces rigatoni
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (you can make your own in 10 minutes!)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 746g | |
| Calories 1217 | |
| Calories from Fat 861 | 71% |
| Total Fat 96.75g | 121% |
| Saturated Fat 32.66g | 131% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium 2657mg | 111% |
| Potassium 1266mg | 36% |
| Total Carbs 39.61g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.8g | 36% |
| Sugars 8.54g | 6% |
| Protein 55.96g | 90% |
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