Categories: Main Dish, Pasta, Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 1 lb ziti pasta (uncooked)
• 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh broccoli florets
• SAUCE
• 1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce (I love a Newman's Own Basil & Tomato)
• 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese , diced
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)

Directions

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of water as package directs; adding broccoli 4 minutes before pasta is done.

2. Mix pasta sauce and the ricotta in a large saucepan; cooking over medium-low heat until hot.

3. Drain pasta and broccoli; return to pot.

4. Add sauce mixture; toss to mix and coat.

5. IMMEDIATELY add mozzarella and about half the parsley and Parmesan; stir until mozzarella melts.

6. Transfer to a large serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining parsley and Parmesan.

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