Ingredients

  • 1 lb ziti pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) can low-sodium tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
  • 14 cup romano cheese, grated
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed,chopped
  • 12 cup carrot, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 6 sliced green olives
  • 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Method

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions, reducing cooking time by 1-2 minutes; drain.
  • Spray a 9x13x2" baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.
  • Transfer pasta to baking dish and toss with the mixed herbs, tomato sauce and Romano cheese.
  • Mix the garlic and hot red pepper flakes with the tomatoes and pour all over top of pasta.
  • Layer the remaining ingredients, ending with the mozzarella.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes and serve.