Spinach and Pasta Casserole

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Spinach and Pasta Casserole

Recipe By : Weight Watchers Healthy Life-Style Cookbook
Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon margarine
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk, skim
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 1/4 ounces pasta -- cooked
1/2 cup cooked chopped spinach -- well drained
1/2 cup ricotta cheese, part skim milk
1 1/2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese -- divided
1/4 cup egg substitute -- thawed
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese -- divided

In 1 quart saucepan, melt margarine over high heat; sprinkle with flour and
stir quickly to combine. Continuing to stir, cook for 30 seconds. Gradually
stir in milk and chicken broth. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook,
stirring constantly until mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
Add pasta and spinach and stir well to combine; set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°F. In medium mixing bowl combine ricotta cheese. 1 ounce
mozzarella cheese, the egg substitute, and 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese; add
spinach mixture and stir to combine.
Spray 1 quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray and add spinach-cheese
mixture to casserole. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses and bake until cheeses
are melted, about 20 minutes.



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NOTES : Calories: 439.1 (44.3% from fat)
Fat: 21.7g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Carbohydrate: 35.4g
Fiber: 1.3g
Sodium: 518mg
Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 2687 0 0 0 0