Baked Ziti with Zucchini

 Can you see the vegetables in this casserole?  Neither will your kids (or my husband)!  This casserole will freeze well if you leave the cheese off the top until baking just assemble, cover with foil and pop in the freezer.

Ingredients
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage - with casings removed
3 medium size zucchini - shredded on a box grater
2 1/2 cups prepared spaghetti sauce
1 pound ziti noodles - cooked according to package directions for al dente (don't overcook since they will soften a bit more in the oven)
15 oz container ricotta cheese
2 Tbsp butter - softened
1 clove garlic - finely minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat - brown sausage in oil breaking up into chunks as it cooks.  Once it is completely cooked add in zucchini and cook for 2 minutes. 
Remove from heat and add in spaghetti sauce, and cooked noodles stir to combine well.
In a bowl combine ricotta, softened butter, garlic and Parmesan cheese.
To assemble -
In a 12 by 8 inch casserole dish layer half of the pasta mixture then half of the ricotta mixture (I find the easiest way to do this is dropping small spoonfuls rather than trying to spread it) repeat layer again and sprinkle mozzarella over the top.
Bake in pre-heated oven for 30-45 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
Let sit for about 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!