Paula's Baked Pasta with Cheeses, Spinach & Tomatoes

Name: Paula''s Baked Pasta with Cheeses, Spinach & Tomatoes Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 pound box of pasta cooked al dente; 2 cups ricotta cheese 2% fat; 2 cups cottage cheese 2% fat; 2 eggs beaten (or egg substitute); 1 box frozen chopped spinach thawed & well drained; 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese 2% fat set aside 1cup; 2 T. Italian spices like an oregano basil rosemary mix; 1 can or jar of spaghetti sauce; 2-3 cups canned tomatoes (one can will do); Salt & Pepper to taste

Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 45

Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 pound box of pasta, cooked al dente2 cups ricotta cheese, 2% fat2 cups cottage cheese, 2% fat2 eggs, beaten (or egg substitute)1 box frozen, chopped spinach, thawed & well drained2 cups grated mozzarella cheese 2% fat, set aside 1cup2 T. Italian spices like an oregano, basil, rosemary mix1 can or jar of spaghetti sauce2-3 cups canned tomatoes (one can will do)Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

In a big pot of boiling water, cook pasta to al dente.
While pasta cooks, mix all the ricotta, cottage cheese, spinach, spices, eggs and 1 cup of the grated mozzarella, add salt & pepper to taste. This is the filling.
Depending on how chunky or smooth you prefer your sauce, combine tomatoes and spaghetti sauce by stirring or blending.
Make layers in your pans: pasta then filling then sauce (repeat to fit your pans) -- top with sauce and 1/2 cup of remaining grated mozzarella.
If desired, you can freeze one casserole for another meal, with or without baking first.
Bake at 350� for at least 45 min.

Serving Size: Yeilds 2 baking pans, 6 servings each, about 340 calories per serving

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PATHFINDER52.

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 338.7
Total Fat: 9.6 g
Cholesterol: 67.4 mg
Sodium: 588.1 mg
Total Carbs: 40.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
Protein: 22.2 g

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