Ingredients
1 can 28oz tomatoes in juice
3/4 tsp italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
12 oz spaghetti
10 oz frozen mixed vegetables
15 oz ricotta cheese
1/2 cup milk
3 large eggs
1/4 cup parm cheese
Directions
Heat oven to 375. Grease 13x9x2 baking dish.
Empty can of tomatoes into medium saucepan. Stir in italian
seasoning, 1/2 t salt and 1/4 t pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring
and breaking up matoes with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat and simmer 25
min, stirring occasionally or til desired thickness.
While sauce cooks bring a large pot of lightly salted wter to a boil.
Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions, adding frozen
veggies to pot for last 5 min of cooking time. Drain well.
Meanwhile mix ricotta, milk, eggs, remaining salt and pepper in a
large bowl. Add spaghetti with vegetables and mix well. Transfer to
prepared dish and smooth top.
Bake 15 min til set. Sprinkle with parm cheese; serve with the tomato
sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Italian; Pasta; Pasta Sauce; Sauce; Tomato
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