Penne-Spinach Bake
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
8 oz. uncooked whole wheat penne pasta (3 cups)2 Tbsp. reduced calorie margarine, divided1 c. vertically sliced onion2 tsp. minced garlic1/4 c. all-purpose flour2 1/2 c. skim milk1 1/4 c. (5 oz.) preshredded Parmesan cheese, divided1 1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning1/2 tsp. pepper1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drainedCooking spray1/4 c. dry breadcrumbs2 Tbsp. (1/2 oz.) preshredded Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside.
Melt 1 tablespoon margarine in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add flour; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook 4 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese, Italian seasoning, and pepper, remove from heat.
Combine pasta, cheese sauce, 1 cup cheese, tomatoes, and spinach in a large bowl; stir well. Spoon mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Combine breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons cheese, and remaining 1 tablespoon margarine; sprinkle over pasta mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RAQUEL76.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside.
Melt 1 tablespoon margarine in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add flour; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook 4 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese, Italian seasoning, and pepper, remove from heat.
Combine pasta, cheese sauce, 1 cup cheese, tomatoes, and spinach in a large bowl; stir well. Spoon mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Combine breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons cheese, and remaining 1 tablespoon margarine; sprinkle over pasta mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RAQUEL76.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 366.8
- Total Fat: 10.2 g
- Cholesterol: 25.1 mg
- Sodium: 892.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 49.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.4 g
- Protein: 20.1 g
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