Linguine One-pot Strata

Ingredients

 * 9 oz fresh linguine
 * 2 tbsp olive oil
 * 1 leek, thinly sliced
 * 6 oz broccoli rabe, stems trimmed
 * 2 cups quartered artichoke hearts
 * 9 oz vegetarian “meatballs”
 * 2 cups pasta sauce
 * 1 cup nonfat ricotta cheese
 * 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 450°F.
 * 2) Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
 * 3) Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook linguine for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender.
 * 4) Remove from heat, drain and rinse under cold water.
 * 5) Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and sauté leek, broccoli rabe and artichoke hearts for about 4 minutes, or until softened.
 * 6) Remove from heat, and set aside.
 * 7) Line bottom of baking dish with half the linguine.
 * 8) Layer “meatballs” on top, and spread 1 cup pasta sauce over “meatballs” layer “meatballs” with sautéed vegetables.
 * 9) Put remaining linguine on vegetables, and add remaining pasta sauce.
 * 10) Spoon ricotta cheese over sauce, smoothing out to cover.
 * 11) Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
 * 12) Bake for 15 minutes, or until top browns slightly.
 * 13) Remove from oven, and serve.