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Mostaccioli- Spinach Bake

 

 

Easy to put together...
 

8 ounces 

 

uncooked mostaccioli (about 3 cups uncooked tubular-shaped pasta)

 

2 Tbs 

 

reduced-calorie stick margarine, divided

 

1 cup 

 

vertically sliced onion

 

2 tsp 

 

bottle minced garlic

 

¼ cup 

 

flour

 

2½ cups 

 

non fat milk

 

1¼ cups 

 

pre-shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

 

1½ tsp 

 

dried Italian seasoning

 

½ tsp 

 

pepper

 

14.5 oz 

 

can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano

 

10 oz 

 

package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

 

¼ cup 

 

dry breadcrumbs

 

2 Tbs 

 

pre-shredded Parmesan cheese

 

 

1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

2

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; set aside.

3

Melt 1 Tablespoon margarine in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Gradually add milk; cook 4 minutes or until bubbly. Stir in ¼ cup cheese, Italian seasoning, and pepper; remove from heat.

4

Combine pasta, cheese sauce, 1 cup cheese, tomatoes, and spinach in a bowl; stir well. Spoon mixture into a 13x9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.

5

Combine breadcrumbs, 2 Tablespoons cheese, and 1 Tablespoon margarine; sprinkle over pasta mixture.

6

Bake for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

 

Servings: 6

Yield: Serving size 1 1/2 cups

 

 Nutrition Facts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount Per Serving

 

 

 

Calories

 

541.59

 

Calories From Fat (18%)

 

99.94

 

 

 

% Daily Value

Total Fat 11.90g

 

18%

 

Saturated Fat 5.19g

 

26%

 

Cholesterol 15.25mg

 

5%

 

Sodium 879.47mg

 

37%

 

Potassium 2283.79mg

 

65%

 

Carbohydrates 80.89g

 

27%

 

Dietary Fiber 18.07g

 

72%

 

Sugar 10.76g

 

 

 

Sugar Alcohols 0.00g

 

 

 

Net Carbohydrates 62.83g

 

 

 

Protein 38.37g

 

77%

 

 

 Recipe Source

Cooking Light

 

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