BAKED PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND MOZZARELLA

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Very simple casserole of baked pasta tossed with zucchini, tomatoes, black olives and mozzarella cheese.

Ingredients for PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND MOZZARELLA :

3/4 pound of 100% whole wheat pasta (fusilli, orecchiette or conchiglie)
5 small zucchini cut into 1/2-inch slices
Salt and pepper
1 (28 ounces) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
8 black olives, sliced
3 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary sprigs
1/2 pound Mozzarella cheese, cut in 1/2-inch cubes

How to prepare PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND MOZZARELLA : 

 Cook pasta in boiling salted water.
 In a large frying pan, heat oil and saute zucchini until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
 Season with salt and pepper and transfer to an oiled shallow casserole dish.
 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
 When pasta is almost cooked, drain and add to zucchini.
 Add tomatoes, olives, Parmesan, rosemary, and 1/2 of the mozzarella.
 Sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper if desired and gently mix together.
 Cover with the remaining mozzarella and bake until cheese is melted and the top slightly browned, about 15 minutes.