So have you made your New Years resolutions yet?

I don't know about you, but this definitely needs to be the year I get back to my normal pre-baby weight. I mean, it's only been 2 years...

Whether you're looking to shed a couple of pounds or just want to include some healthier meals in your repertoire, this recipe fits the bill. And who doesn't love the added bonus of it being a slow-cooker meal??

I've included the nutritional info, as recorded by the original website, for your convenience.

Skinny Zucchini Ziti

(Recipe by fabfitfun.com)

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Ingredients

• 1 1-lb., 7.8-oz. jar marinara sauce (no sugar added)
• 3 cups penne shells, whole grain, dry)
• 2 cups fat free cottage cheese
• 2 cups skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 large zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions
In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, mozzarella, oregano, basil, and black pepper.
In the slow cooker, spoon 1/4 of marinara sauce onto the bottom, add 1 cup penne shells, 1/3 of zucchini slices and top with 1 cup cheese mixture. Repeat until you have three layers. Top with the remaining marinara and lastly, cheese. Note: Keep penne shells and cheese away from the edges by about 1 inch. Pasta tends to get hard and cheese burns if allowed to touch the sides while cooking.
Cover and cook on low for approximately 2 hours or until penne noodles are al dente (took my slowcooker almost 3 hours... after 2, the noodles were still too tough!) . Not all slow cookers cook the same, so be sure that the penne is done before serving. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Pair a serving of this with a chicken breast and a helping of veggies for a wonderfully balanced meal!
Tip: If you prefer your ziti a little more on the thick side, allow to cook an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Tip: If you’re on a tight budget, try Ragu Lite (no sugar added) and if you’re not, try Amy’s Organic Marinara Pasta Sauce.

Minimum Slow Cooker Size: 5 quarts

Check out other skinny Crock-Pot recipes here.
Nutritional Information:
Makes 13 servings
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Calories: 168
Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 21mg
Sodium: 476mg
Carbohydrates: 25g
Sugars: 4g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Protein: 15g