| 1 | lb | Ziti; Rigatoni or other medium pasta shape, uncooked |
| 1 | tb | Olive oil or vegetable oil |
| 1 | cn | Tomato sauce; (8 oz.) |
| 1 | tb | Dried mixed Italian herbs; or 2 tbsp. minced fresh oregano and 2 |
| 1 | tb | Minced fresh parsley |
| 1/4 | c | Grated Romano cheese |
| 1 | cn | Crushed tomatoes; (16 oz.) or two cups chopped fresh tomatoes |
| 2 | | Cloves garlic; minced |
| 1 | ts | Hot red pepper flakes; (optional) |
| 1 | | Green bell pepper; ribs and seeds removed, chopped |
| 1/2 | c | Chopped carrots |
| 1 | cn | Chickpeas; rinsed and drained |
| 6 | | Green olives; sliced |
| 1 | c | Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese |
