Broccoli And Ziti Casserole Recipe

• 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 x Cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 lb Fresh broccoli, cooked, minced
• 4 c. Italian tomato sauce
• 1 lb Ziti, cooked according to package
• 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 lb Mozzarella cheese, grated (optional)
• 2 lb (16 ounce.) low fat Ricotta cheese
• 1/2 c. Seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 Tbsp. Toasted wheat germ (optional)

1. Heat extra virgin olive oil in skillet.
2. Saute/fry garlic till softened, not brown.
3. Stir broccoli into garlic oil; set aside.
4. In casserole (9x13), layer half tomato sauce, half the ziti, half Parmesan cheese* and all Mozzarella*, all broccoli, all Ricotta.
5. (*Have cheeses mixed together.)
6. Then layer remaining ziti.
7. Add in sauce, crumbs, wheat germ and remaining Parmesan.
8. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35 min (10 min longer if dish has been refrigerated before cooking).
9. Uncover during the last 15 min of cooking.
10. Sauce should be bubbling and top lightly brown.

extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh broccoli, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, bread crumbs, toasted wheat germ

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/broccoli-and-ziti-casserole-92613 (may not work)