Three-Cheese Spinach Orzo Bake - Core
Source of Recipe
WW Community
Recipe Introduction
6 to 8 servings
Per serving (based on full fat cheeses and plain orzo)(based on 8): 150 calories, 10 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates, 5 g fat, 67 mg cholesterol, 3 g saturated fat, 396 mg sodium, 2 g dietary fiber
List of Ingredients
3/4 to 1 cup whole wheat orzo
1 cup prepared tomato-based pasta sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (ff or count WPA)
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed, excess water squeezed out
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded ff mozzarella cheeseRecipe
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly coat a 9-inch glass pie plate with nonstick spray oil.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the orzo and cook according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the pasta sauce and the Parmesan cheese. Spread the mixture in the prepared pie plate.
In a medium bowl, add the spinach, eggs, ricotta cheese, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine. Spoon the mixture evenly to cover all of the pasta. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of the pasta sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is slightly melted. Serve hot.
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