Cheesy Veggie Baked Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
• 2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
• 1 cup carrots, grated
• 1 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together the broccoli, carrots, mozzarella, ricotta, egg, 1/4 cup of the marinara sauce, garlic powder, dried basil, salt, and pepper.