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Spinach Ziti Casserole
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
1 pound uncooked ziti or other pasta
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (16-ounce) container fat-free cottage cheese
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
   
Cook pasta, according to directions, in large saucepan. Drain and return to saucepan. Meanwhile, heat oil in medium saucepan over low heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes.
Add tomato sauce, sugar, oregano, pepper, chili powder and spinach. Cook over low heat 15 minutes. Add tomato sauce mixture, cottage cheese and kidney beans to pasta; mix well. Pour into 2-quart baking dish. Cover and bake in 350°F oven 20 minutes.
 
Note   If desired, recipe can be heated just on the stovetop. Do not remove pasta mixture from saucepan; heat thoroughly, over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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Nutrients per Serving
(1/6 of total recipe)
Calories 471
Calories from Fat 7 %
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Carbohydrate 80 g
Fiber 10 g
Protein 29 g
Sodium 750 mg
Dietary exchanges
5 Starch
1 Vegetable
2 Meat
To see more great recipes in related categories, click the links below
Sugar Association | Main Dishes | Pasta | Beans | Spinach | Casseroles | Vegetarian Dishes | Italian
 
     
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