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Last-Minute Baked Pasta
(lasagna style)

Recipe By : Real Simple magazine, adapted
Serving Size : 8
Categories : Casseroles Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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24 ounces D'orazio Pizza Stuffed Rigatoni -- frozen
26 ounces Classico Italian Sausage w Pepper & Onions sauce -- jarred
10 ounces spinach -- frozen, thawed, squeezed dry
8 ounces mozzarella cheese -- shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese -- grated

Preheat overn to 350 degrees.

Spray 13 X 9" baking dish or similar wide 3 qt dish)  with cooking spray and spoon in a third of the sauce. Arrange 12 rigatonis (1/3 of the package) on top of the sauce and scatter the spinach over them. Top with one-third of each cheese. Repeat. Cover with another layer of rigatoni and the remaining sauce and cheese. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 to 10 minutes more or until bubbly.

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NOTES : 267 calories     15 g fat     4 g fiber     6 points
 

Because this recipe is as versatile as your available ingredients, I give the nutrition information of the ingredients I used. Other frozen stuffed pasta and other pasta sauces may be used.

pasta: 12 rigatoni=320 calories, 14 g fat, 6 g fiber; other pastas
pasta sauce: 1/2 C=70 calories, 3 g fat, 2 g fiber; other sauces


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Nutritional information is based on all information available to me at the time of publication. I now calculate points using the 2001 Weight Watchers information. Verify that your ingredients yield the same results. I usually choose to use light rather than nonfat products. Some items, such as cheddar, I use the normal product as noted, as my preference. Optional ingredients are not included in the calculation of calories or points.

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