Lightened Up Ziti Bake

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MelBel

GREEN: 8 SP
BLUE: 8 SP
PURPLE: 3 SP (if using whole wheat ziti)

1 lb. 96% Laura’s Lean lean ground beef

12 oz. uncooked ziti or whole wheat ziti

1 cup fat free ricotta cheese or cottage cheese

½ cup reduced fat or fat free mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided ( I use Pantry Market from Target)

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 medium onion, finely chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 Tbsp cornstarch

1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce

1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes

1 Tbsp Italian seasoning

2 tsp sugar to help balance out the acidity of the tomatoes

½ tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

3 Tbsp fresh basil, thinly sliced or 3 tsp dried basil, divided

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