Skillet Pasta Florentine

ChubbyBunny

Skillet Pasta Florentine



SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD:
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min.

Ingredients:
3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 egg, beaten
2 cups (16 ounces) 2% cottage cheese
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 teaspoon each dried parsley flakes, oregano and basil
1 jar (14 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, cottage cheese, ricotta, spinach, 1/2 cup mozzarella and herbs.

2. Drain pasta. Place half of sauce in a large skillet; layer with pasta and remaining sauce. Top with cheese mixture.

3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle with Parmesan and remaining mozzarella; cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts
One serving:
Calories: 383
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 73 mg
Sodium: 775 mg
Carbohydrate: 47 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 27 g

ChubbyBunny

Skillet Pasta Florentine



SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD:
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min.

Ingredients:
3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 egg, beaten
2 cups (16 ounces) 2% cottage cheese
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 teaspoon each dried parsley flakes, oregano and basil
1 jar (14 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, cottage cheese, ricotta, spinach, 1/2 cup mozzarella and herbs.

2. Drain pasta. Place half of sauce in a large skillet; layer with pasta and remaining sauce. Top with cheese mixture.

3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle with Parmesan and remaining mozzarella; cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts
One serving:
Calories: 383
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 73 mg
Sodium: 775 mg
Carbohydrate: 47 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 27 g

age1389

Wow looks yummy!!

cjm0014

Pasta is DEFINITELY a weakness-Thank you, this looks yum! :flowerforyou: