Three Cheese Broccoli and Penne Bake Recipe

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Three Cheese Broccoli and Penne Bake
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Directions:

  1. Set oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
  3. In a medium skillet heat oil, then add in garlic; saute for 1 minute, then add in the broccoli florets; saute for a couple of minutes, then remove to a bowl.
  4. Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling salted water until JUST firm tender; drain.
  5. In a large bowl, mix together marinara sauce, 1 cup mozzeralla cheese, 3/4 cup ricotta, fresh basil and 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; mix well to combine.
  6. Add in the cooked penne and the broccoli/garlic mixture; toss to combine, then season with salt and pepper.
  7. Transfer the mixture to prepared baking dish.
  8. Spoon and then spread with 1-1/4 cups ricotta cheese (you do not have to cover completely with ricotta).
  9. Sprinkle with about 1 cup (or more) mozzeralla cheese, then sprinkle with about 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese over the mozza cheese.
  10. Bake for about 20 minutes uncovered or until the cheese melts.
  11. Let stand for about 5-8 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 677.49 Kcal (2837 kJ)
Calories from fat 331.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.84g 57%
Cholesterol 85.83mg 29%
Sodium 1225.63mg 51%
Potassium 822.79mg 18%
Total Carbs 36.94g 12%
Sugars 12.15g 49%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g 46%
Protein 45.66g 91%
Vitamin C 65mg 108%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 1007.6mg 101%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 124.69 Kcal (522 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.78g 57%
Cholesterol 15.8mg 29%
Sodium 225.58mg 51%
Potassium 151.44mg 18%
Total Carbs 6.8g 12%
Sugars 2.24g 49%
Dietary Fiber 2.14g 46%
Protein 8.4g 91%
Vitamin C 12mg 108%
Iron 0.4mg 12%
Calcium 185.4mg 101%

* 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

  • 15.8
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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