Two Layer Baked Pasta Recipe

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Two Layer Baked Pasta
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  1. RED SAUCE: Cook ground beef in a large skillet, breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
  2. Drain off fat.
  3. Add next 7 ingredients& cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add tomatoes& paste, bring to a boil, then reduce heat& simmer until a spoon scraped across the bottom of the pan leaves a gap that fills in slowly.
  5. This should take about 30 minutes.
  6. WHITE SAUCE: Melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan.
  7. Whisk in flour& cook, whisking constantly, for a minute.
  8. Gradually add milk, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking constantly; continue cooking& whisking until thickened, about 15 minutes.
  9. Stir in cheese& seasonings.
  10. PASTA: Cook in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but firm, about 8- 10 minutes or according to package directions.
  11. Coarsely chop spinach, add to the pot& give it a stir.
  12. Drain well.
  13. ASSEMBLY: Arrange half of the pasta mixture in a 13 x 9 inch glass baking dish.
  14. Spoon red sauce over top; sprinkle with artichoke hearts.
  15. Top with remainder of pasta mixture.
  16. Spoon white sauce over top; sprinkle with cheese.
  17. Bake in preheated 375F oven until bubbly& golden, about 25 minutes.
  18. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  19. If made in advance& frozen, thaw in refrigerator& add 10 minutes to cooking time.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 478.87 Kcal (2005 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.54g 30%
Cholesterol 70.4mg 23%
Sodium 550.56mg 23%
Potassium 493.07mg 10%
Total Carbs 47.69g 16%
Sugars 7.79g 31%
Dietary Fiber 3.59g 14%
Protein 25.86g 52%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 274mg 27%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 134.12 Kcal (562 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.47g 30%
Cholesterol 19.72mg 23%
Sodium 154.19mg 23%
Potassium 138.1mg 10%
Total Carbs 13.36g 16%
Sugars 2.18g 31%
Dietary Fiber 1g 14%
Protein 7.24g 52%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 9%
Iron 1mg 20%
Calcium 76.7mg 27%

* 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

  • 10.5
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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