Lunch: Baked Ziti

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Baked Ziti

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large white onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, and minced
1 (29 to 32-ounce) can crushed red tomatoes in puree
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, plus about 6 small sprigs for garnish
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt
1 pound dried ziti pasta
1 cup (about 6 ounces) shredded mozzarella
1 cup (about 6 ounces) shredded Parmesan

Instructions

Heat canola oil in a saute pan over medium heat and add onion and garlic. Saute until the onions become translucent. Add tomatoes, parsley, basil, and Italian seasoning. Cover and let simmer about 25 minutes. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Bring a pot of water to boiling for the pasta. Add salt and pasta and boil until pasta is al dente - about 10 minutes. Drain pasta well stir into pot of sauce. Transfer to a baking dish and top with cheeses. Bake until cheese is melted.

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