Spinach Pasta Bake25 Ww Points Food

CREAMY PASTA WITH SPINACH - WEIGHT WATCHERS FREESTYLE

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the directions on the box.
• In a medium sauce pan add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, dried minced onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Cut the cream cheese into small pieces and add to the sauce. Stir occasionally until the cream cheese is melted.
• Add the Parmesan cheese and spinach. Cook 5 more minutes.
• Add the pasta to the sauce and stir together.

SPINACH & PASTA BAKE(2.5 WW POINTS)

Steps:

• Cook noodles until slightly under done. In a small bowl mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and parsley flakes. In an oven safe dish layer pasta, cheese, spinach and sauce until all ingredients are used. Save a small amount of mozzarella cheese to sprinkle on the top. Layer ingredients 2 to 3 times depending on the size of the dish. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 375º for 35 to 40 minutes.
• Makes 8 one cup servings.
• Per Serving: Calories -- 126 Fat -- 2 g Carbs -- 18 g Sodium -- 291 mg Fiber -- 1.2 g.
• Diabetic Exchange: 1 meat (medium) + 1 carbohydrate.

SPINACH PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Spray a frying pan with some cooking oil spray.
• Add the onion, carrot and garlic and fry for a couple of minutes to soften.
• Add in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, herbs and water, bring to a boil and then cover and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
• Add to a blender (or use a stick blender and blend until smooth (you can leave the sauce as is if you prefer).
• Taste sauce and season as needed with salt and black pepper.
• Preheat oven to 180c/Fan 160c/350f or gas mark 4
• Cook pasta accordingly to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a little of the pasta water
• Combine the sauce with the pasta and chopped spinach until all mixed well. Add in a little of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen sauce.
• Add to an ovenproof dish and top with the cheeses.
• Bake for approx 25-30 minutes until cheese on top is melted and lightly golden.
• Serve and enjoy!!

7 LAYER PASTA SALAD RECIPE FROM LITEHOUSE® (5 WW POINTS)

Steps:

• Layer spinach, pasta, onion, peas and ham in a large serving bowl. Pour Litehouse Salsa Ranch Dressing over top in an even layer; top with cheese and tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate several hours until chilled. Toss gently before serving.

GREEK PENNE PASTA (6 WW POINTS)

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions (without butter or oil), drain and set aside.
• Coat a large skillet with cooking spray.
• Add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat until oil sizzles.
• Add pine nuts and garlic.
• Cook and stir until pine nuts are golden brown, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in spinach and tomatoes and cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
• Add spinach mixture to pasta and toss until combined.
• Serve pasta sprinkled with feta cheese and black or green olives.

BABZY'S SPINACH AND FETA LASAGNA - ONLY 5 WW POINTS

Steps:

• Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions and drain.
• In a skillet or pot, cook onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and garlic, continue cooking until mushrooms are done, about 5 more minutes.
• Add diced tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, oregano and pepper to taste to the mushroom and onion mixture. Simmer for 5 more minutes and then remove from heat.
• In a large bowl, combine egg, cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, feta cheese and spinach.
• Spoon a little of the sauce in a 9x13 glass baking dish the layer in this order:.
• 3 lasagna noodles.
• 1/2 of the cottage cheese mixture.
• 1/3 of the sauce.
• 3 lasagna noodles.
• 1/2 of the cottage cheese mixture.
• 1/3 of the sauce.
• 3 lasagna noodles.
• 1/3 of the sauce.
• Mozzarella cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, uncover and continue cooking for 20 more minutes until cheese is light brown and bubbly.

SPINACH FETA PIZZA (6 WW POINTS)

Steps:

• DOUGH: In a bread machine pan, place the first six ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer.
• Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tbs of water or flour if needed).
• When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
• Knead for 1 minute.
• Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
• Roll into a 12-in circle.
• Transfer to a lightly greased 12-in pizza pan.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place until puffed, about 20 minutes.
• TOPPINGS: Sprinkle with garlic and garlic salt.
• Top with the spinach, onion, mushrooms, cheeses and basil.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until gold and cheese is melted.
• Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
• Cut pizza into 6 slices.

CLASSIC CREAMED SPINACH - WW POINTS = 1

Steps:

• Spray a nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add 1 bag of the spinach and cook until wilted. Drain. Repeat with the remaining 2 bags; squeeze dry.
• While the spinach cooks, whisk the milk, flour, salt and nutmeg in a medium saucepan until blended; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and cook, stirring, until thickened, 4-5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until hot, about 1 minute.
• If making ahead, let cool; freeze in an airtight container up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Cook with 2 tablespoons low-fat milk until hot.

WW 1 POINT - FETA AND SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Place spinach in a small saucepan with 2 cups of water.
• Bring to a boil over high heat and then cook for 1 minute; drain well.
• Place spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, feta cheese, 2 tablespoons of chives, lemon juice and pepper in a blender; puree.
• Taste dip and add salt if desired.
• Spoon dip into a serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of chives.
• 1 Point yields about 3 tablespoons of dip per serving.