Pasta Casserole
(from marlar51’s recipe box)
Source: Chicago Tribune
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 8 people
Categories: Main Entree
Ingredients
- 1 package medium pasta shells
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 package (8 oz) sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup Chianti or dry red wine
- 1 bag baby spinach or baby arugula (6 oz)
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley (optional)
Directions
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Heat oven to 400 degrees. Heat stockpot of water to boil; cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, set aside.
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Meanwhile, combine the marinara sauce, mushrooms and Chianti in a large, deep skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.
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Pour the pasta into a large baking dish; add the sauce mixture, stirring to combine. Distribute spinach over mixture; sprinkle basil over spinach. Sprinkle cheese over greens. Place pan in oven until cheese melts, about 5-7 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.
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333 calories, 15% from fat, 6g fat, 469 mg. sodium, 5 g fiber, 14 g protein, 56 g carbohydrates, 8 mg cholesterol, 2 g sat fat.