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Ingredients
- 2 pounds spaghetti squash
- 10 ounces package frozen chopped spinach
- 1 cups nonfat ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cups plain bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoons dried italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 cups low-sodium pasta sauce
- 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese
Preparation:
- Cut squash in half and remove seeds and pulp. Invert on a tray and microwave on high until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Let cool.
- Using a fork, remove the strands of squash from its shell. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. Arrange the squash on the bottom of the pan.
- Thaw spinach and drain well, pressing out excess liquid. In a bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta cheese, bread crumbs and seasonings. Mix until blended. Spread over squash.
- Top with pasta sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-40 minutes or until heated through. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
- This dish goes well with salad and bread for a light dinner.
Diet Exchange
| Other Carbohydrates |
1.0 |
| Very Lean Meat |
0.5 |
| Fat |
1.0 |
| Milk | 0.0 |
| Vegetable |
3.0 |
| Fruit | 0.0 |
| Lean Meat |
0.5 |
| Bread/Starch |
0.5 |
Nutrition Information
| Amount Per Serving |
| Calories |
310 |
| Calories from Fat |
60 |
| Total Fat |
6g |
| Saturated Fat |
2g |
| Cholesterol |
15mg |
| Sodium |
370mg |
| Total Carbohydrate |
48g |
| Dietary Fiber |
9g |
| Sugars |
19g |
| Protein |
15g |
| Vitamin A |
180% |
| Vitamin C |
20% |
| Calcium |
35% |
| Iron | 20% |