Baked Ditalini with Three Cheeses


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 349.4
  • Total Fat: 11.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 59.9 mg
  • Sodium: 392.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 39.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 20.8 g

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Introduction

From ivillage website. You can use any kind of smaller pasta you want. From ivillage website. You can use any kind of smaller pasta you want.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 lb ditalini, uncooked
    1 cup skim milk
    3/4 cup part skim ricotta cheese
    1/2 cup reduced fat Cheddar cheese, grated
    1/4 cup parsley, chopped
    1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
    1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs

Directions

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions, reducing cooking time by one-third; drain.

2. While pasta is cooking, combine the milk and ricotta in a blender. Blend until smooth.

3. Transfer ricotta mixture to a medium mixing bowl and stir in the Cheddar cheese, 1/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the parsley and salt and pepper.

4. Stir the pasta into the cheese mixture until well blended.

5. Transfer to a 10-inch round casserole dish. Stir the bread crumbs, margarine and remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed. Sprinkle mixture evenly over casserole.

6. Bake at 375 degrees F until heated through, bubbling around the edges and the bread crumbs are golden brown, about 35 minutes. Serve immediately.

SUBSTITUTION TIP: Use any medium pasta shape!

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IMASWEETIE27.