Baked Ziti with Squash and Mushrooms

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Heat oven to 375ºF.
Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add squash and mushrooms; cook and stir 8 min. or until squash is tender. Add garlic and rosemary; cook and stir 1 min. Add broth and Neufchatel; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
Drain pasta. Add to squash mixture in skillet along with the spinach and 1/2 cup shredded cheese; mix lightly. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
Bake 15 to 20 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining shredded cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until melted.

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Purchasing and Storing Mushrooms

Look for fresh mushrooms that are blemish-free, without slimy spots or signs of decay. When sealed in plastic, mushrooms quickly become slimy and moldy. Remove mushrooms from the carton then refrigerate, unwashed, in a paper bag. The paper will absorb any excess moisture and allow the mushrooms to breathe. Or, remove the plastic wrap from the carton and wrap the carton in paper towels.

How to Prepare Fresh Rosemary and Thyme

Thyme and rosemary stems are woody and undesirable to eat. To remove the leaves in one quick motion, hold the top of the stem in one hand and strip off the leaves with the fingertips of your other hand. The stems do have flavor and can be added to roasted foods, but remove them before serving. Or, try adding the stems to hot coals before grilling to add extra flavor to grilled food.

Servings

8 servings

Healthy Living

Low calorie
Good source of vitamin A or C
Generally Nutritious
Low sodium
Diabetes Center

Nutrition Bonus

This low-calorie, low-sodium main dish is the essence of autumn. And as a bonus, the butternut squash provides an excellent source of vitamin A.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 8 servings
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	280

Total fat	9g
Saturated fat	5g
Cholesterol	25mg
Sodium	320mg
Carbohydrate	37g
Dietary fiber	4g
Sugars	4g
Protein	13g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	220 %DV
Vitamin C	20 %DV
Calcium	15 %DV
Iron	15 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.