Baked Ziti Florentine Recipe

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Baked Ziti Florentine
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Directions:

  1. Cook ziti in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain and leave in a colander.
  2. Heat oil in same pot. Add ground beef and onions and cook over medium- high heat, breaking up beef with a wooden spoon, 4 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.
  3. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 12 minutes for flavor to develop. Stir in spinach and cook 3 minutes longer.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Heat oven to 375°F Have a 13x9-inch baking dish ready; spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  6. Stir cooked ziti and cottage cheese into spinach sauce until blended. Spoon into baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
  7. Bake 30 minutes, or until top is golden.
  8. ***Note***.
  9. The last time I made this, I had some leftover cheese sauce I needed to use up so I threw it in and it was great! Made a creamier casserole that I actually preferred, but since the rest of the family likes both versions equally, I'm just addding this as a note.
  10. Here's the cheese sauce if you're intereseted:.
  11. 2 Tablespoons butter.
  12. 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour.
  13. 1 cup milk.
  14. 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  15. 1/8 teaspoon pepper (or to taste).
  16. 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
  17. 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard.
  18. Melt butter in heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt, cheese and dry mustard.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 372.82 Kcal (1561 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.07g 14%
Cholesterol 56.47mg 19%
Sodium 991.63mg 41%
Potassium 441.13mg 9%
Total Carbs 8.99g 3%
Sugars 4.14g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.33g 9%
Protein 37.99g 76%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 639.5mg 64%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 108.34 Kcal (454 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.64g 14%
Cholesterol 16.41mg 19%
Sodium 288.15mg 41%
Potassium 128.19mg 9%
Total Carbs 2.61g 3%
Sugars 1.2g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 9%
Protein 11.04g 76%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 8%
Iron 0.4mg 8%
Calcium 185.8mg 64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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