Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti 12 oz. ziti 1 medium onion, chopped 1 zuchinni, diced 1/2 green pepper, diced 2 28 oz. cans diced tomatoes 1 6 oz. can tomato paste 1/2 tsp ea. dried basil, oregano, and thyme 1/4 tsp crushed rosemary 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup grated parmesan 8 oz. mozzarella Start 6 quarts of water boiling for the pasta. Heat a few Tb of oil over medium heat and stir in the onions. Cook the onions intil they begin to soften, and then add the zucchini and green pepper. When the zucchini is softened, add the garlic and herbs and cook for a minute or so. add the diced tomatoes and the tomato paste. Bring to a slow simmer and cook, stirring often, until thickened. Cook the pasta while the sauce is simmering. when sauce and pasta are cooked, drain the pasta and mix in a large bowl with all but 2 cups of the sauce. stir in half of the parmesan, and spread half of the ziti mixture into an 8x8 pan. spread the ricotta on the ziti, and sprinkle with a third of the mozzarella. Layer the rest of the ziti, and the remaining cheeses. Bake,tented with aluminum foil, at 350 F for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake until the cheese browns slightly. Can be wrapped tightly in foil and frozen for use at a later date.