Monday, August 27, 2012

Tomato and Spinach Baked Pasta

This is such a simple dish that there really wasn't much that I changed from it.  Sometimes simple recipes are the best ones :)  I found this recipe for Tomato and Spinach Baked Pasta at Shape Magazine.  They have many wonderful, healthy dishes that I love!  This recipe was one of them.  It takes no time to prepare and it tastes amazing.  What more can a girl ask for???



Tomato and Spinach Baked Pasta
1 box whole wheat pasta (I used corkscrew, they used penne)
28 oz diced tomatoes with juice
10 oz baby spinach
1 TBS minced garlic
1 TBS olive oil
1 TBS Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella

  • Prepare noodles as directed on the package
  • While noodles are cooking heat olive oil in a jumbo skillet over medium-high heat
  • Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute
  • Add tomatoes and seasonings and bring to a boil
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes
  • Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes 
  • Combine sauce and pasta then add 1/2 cup mozzarella
  • Stir to combine and place mixture into a prepared baking dish
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes
  • Remove and sprinkle with remaining cheese
  • Place back in the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes
I just love the smell of this while it's cooking.  It is so comforting and homey.  This makes quite a bit so feel free to half the recipe or add some zucchini or chicken to the mix.  YUM!  

The nutrition value is per serving.  This recipe yields approximately 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 200 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 
253
Calories from Fat 
55
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 
6.1g
9%
Saturated Fat 
1.6g
8%
Trans Fat 
0.0g
Cholesterol 
9mg
3%
Sodium 
294mg
12%
Total Carbohydrates 
40.2g
13%
Dietary Fiber 
6.1g
24%
Sugars 
4.5g
Protein 
11.6g
Vitamin A 85%Vitamin C 38%
Calcium 16%Iron 15%
Nutrition Grade B+
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional Analysis

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