Baked ziti

1 head cauliflower

2 T olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 28 0z. can whole tomatoes

1 small can tomato paste

2 T fresh basil

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

1 zucchini

3/4 cup 2% mozzarella

1/4 cup parmesan

2/3 box of whole wheat penne pasta

preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare pasta according to the package directions. drain and return to cooking pot. While pasta is cooking Chop your cauliflower into bite size pieces. Put in a gallon ziploc and drizzle with 1 T olive oil. add 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper. Shake until evenly coated. Put on baking sheet and cook in oven for 20 min or until golden brown. Ok on to your sauce. In a medium sauce pan pour 1 T olive oil and add garlic. Cook on low heat for 2 or 3 min. Turn heat off and add whole tomatoes. Here's the fun part... using your hands (preferably clean ) squish the tomatoes in to bite size pieces. Ok turn your heat back on to med. Add tomato paste then fill can with water and add that as well. Stir to combine. Chop your basil and add. now throw in the remaining 1/2 tsp of salt and pepper. let this cook for a few minutes. Shred or julienne your zucchini . Ok now we're ready to assemble. Add the Cauliflower, sauce and zucchini to the pasta. Give it a good stir to combine and then place in a baking dish. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top. Bake until cheese has melted and starts to brown just a little. Enjoy : )

calorie info: 6 servings at about 350 calories

Side notes:

1. The roasted cauliflower by itself is amazing. It would make really good side dish for another meal.

2. The utensil I use for the zucchini is amazing. It's called a julienne peeler. You can get it at earth fare for about 6 dollars.

3. Use a good quality parmesan if possible. It will add a lot more flavor without extra calories.