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Three-Cheese Penne (recipes)


Three-Cheese Penne

Yield: Makes 6 servings

This contemporary version of an old favorite is a rich source of calcium. Just one serving has 46% of the RDA of calcium.





Ingredients:



2cups uncooked penne pasta

Nonstick cooking spray

2slices whole wheat bread, cut into cubes

2cups fat-free cottage cheese

2cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

1cup chopped plum tomatoes, divided

1/3cup sliced green onions

1/4cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4cup reduced-fat (2%) milk









Preparation:





1.Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and rinse well under cold water until pasta is cool; drain well.2.Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Place bread cubes in skillet; spray bread cubes lightly with cooking spray. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until bread cubes are browned and crisp.3.Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine pasta, cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup tomatoes, green onions, Parmesan cheese and milk in medium bowl. Spray 2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Place pasta mixture in casserole. Top with remaining 1/4 cup tomatoes and cooled bread cubes.4.Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 1-1/3 cups penne







Sodium

628 mg







Protein

30 g







Fiber

1 g







Carbohydrate

36 g







Cholesterol

34 mg







Saturated Fat

5 g







Total Fat

9 g







Calories from Fat

24 %







Calories

345









Dietary Exchange:







Meat

3







Vegetable

1/2







Starch

2-1/2