Rotini Casserole Recipe

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Rotini Casserole
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  1. 1st Day: In Dutch Oven combine lean ground beef with Half of finely chopped onions, mushrooms, but All of the green pepper & garlic. Sprinkle liberally with black pepper & Basil. (Granulated garlic can be substituted for fresh garlic. Sprinkle generously) Easiest way to mix is mash into big patty, cut in 4 pieces & stack up. Mash flat & repeat, 3 or 4 times. Cut in 4 for easy flipping, and cook, covered, in bottom of the Dutch oven. Refrigerate for next day in a covered container.
  2. 2nd Day: In Dutch Oven add rinsed Spinach to 1/2 inch water. Bring water to boil to steam the spinach for a few minutes. Holding 2 forks in one hand scoop spinach into pyrex bowl. Cut mass into 1 inch grid pattern.
  3. Add water to that used for spinach. Bring to boil & cook rotini. Don’t overcook or it will be too soft. Scoop out with slot spoon into 1 or 2 roasting pans or baking dishes. It should cover the bottom(s) of baking dish(es).
  4. Pour in pasta sauce and cottage cheese. Stir until mixed.
  5. Cut meat into bite size chunks and poke into pasta. (Freeze any extra for next batch.) Add gobs of cut up spinach. and chunks of mushrooms, poking them into the mix.
  6. Topping: Smooth the other half of finely chopped mushrooms and onions over the top. Add grated or sliced OLD White Cheddar. ( I like a lot more cheese than is good for me.).
  7. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until thoroughly heated and cheese has melted, at least 30 minute
  8. This can be refrigerated, cut into squares, and microwaved on the plates. Will keep for a few days in fridge. Keep covered with plastic wrap. Serve with salad & maybe garlic bread.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 304.7 Kcal (1276 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.45g 15%
Cholesterol 58.68mg 20%
Sodium 327.03mg 14%
Potassium 466.32mg 10%
Total Carbs 25.68g 9%
Sugars 4.32g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.73g 7%
Protein 26.81g 54%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 16%
Iron 101.9mg 566%
Calcium 129.6mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 110.29 Kcal (462 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.42g 15%
Cholesterol 21.24mg 20%
Sodium 118.38mg 14%
Potassium 168.8mg 10%
Total Carbs 9.29g 9%
Sugars 1.56g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 7%
Protein 9.71g 54%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 16%
Iron 36.9mg 566%
Calcium 46.9mg 13%

* 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

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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