Anonymous Fri Oct 07 11:07:02 2005

1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes,

drained

1 cup nonfat ricotta cheese

1/4 cup chopped red onion

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh or

1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

4 cups hot cooked ziti or penne pasta

1 (15-ounce) can great northern

beans, rinsed and drained

3 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese,

about 6-1/2 X 4 inches

Grated Parmesan cheese,

if desired

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray rectangular baking dish, 11 X 7 X 1-1/2 inches, with nonstick cooking spray. Break up tomatoes in large bowl. Stir in ricotta cheese, onion, parsley, thyme, salt and red pepper. Carefully fold in pasta and beans.

Pour pasta mixture into baking dish, spreading evenly. Arrange mozzarella cheese on top. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until mixture is hot and cheese is golden brown. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

6 servings