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Name: Three Cheese Spinach Orzo Bake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked orzo to yield 1 1/2 cup cooked orzo; 10 oz frozen spinach; 1 1/2 cup red pasta sauce; 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 2 each eggs lightly beaten; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese lowfat; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup uncooked orzo ; to yield 1 1/2 cup cooked orzo
10 oz frozen spinach
1 1/2 cup red pasta sauce
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 each eggs ; lightly beaten
1/2 cup ricotta cheese ; lowfat
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook the orzo (boil it for 8 min or follow the package directions) and drain it. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 F and spray a 9" pie dish or 8" square casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Thaw the spinach in the microwave or on the stovetop and drain it well.

Slow cooker directions: Increase pasta sauce to 2 cups. Do not precook the orzo. Place spinach, eggs, ricotta cheese and nutmeg in slow cooker and stir to combine. Top with 1 cup red sauce and cook 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low. 30 minutes before serving, combine the uncooked orzo, remaining 1 cup red sauce and parmesan cheese. Add to slow cooker, and push it down slightly so that the orzo is absorbed into the liquid. Top with mozzarella cheese and cook on high for 30 min.

NOTES

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Three Cheese Spinach Orzo Bake

1 cup uncooked orzo to yield 1 1/2 cup cooked orzo
10 oz frozen spinach
1 1/2 cup red pasta sauce
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 each eggs lightly beaten
1/2 cup ricotta cheese lowfat
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Cook the orzo (boil it for 8 min or follow the package directions) and drain it. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 F and spray a 9" pie dish or 8" square casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Thaw the spinach in the microwave or on the stovetop and drain it well.

In medium bowl, combine the orzo, 1/2 cup of the pasta sauce, and the parmesan cheese. Spread the mixture in the bottom of the baking dish.  In the same bowl, mix the spinach, eggs, ricotta cheese, and nutmeg.  Spoon it over the pasta and spread it evenly.  Spread the remaining red sauce over the spinach mixture.  Sprinkle it with mozzarella cheese.  Bake it, uncovered, for 30 minutes.  Serve hot or refrigerate for up to 24 hours, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Slow cooker directions: Increase pasta sauce to 2 cups. Do not precook the orzo. Place spinach, eggs, ricotta cheese and nutmeg in slow cooker and stir to combine.  Top with 1 cup red sauce and cook 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.  30 minutes before serving, combine the uncooked orzo, remaining 1 cup red sauce and parmesan cheese. Add to slow cooker, and push it down slightly so that the orzo is absorbed into the liquid.  Top with mozzarella cheese and cook on high for 30 min.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (192g)
Recipe Makes: 6 Servings

Calories: 246
Calories from Fat: 69 (28%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 7.7g	10 %
	Saturated Fat 3.7g	18 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 2.1g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 87.8mg		27 %
Sodium 455.8mg		16 %
Potassium 226.7mg		6 %
Total Carbohydrate 28.7g		8 %
	Dietary Fiber 3.4g	14 %
	Sugars, other 25.3g
Protein 15.5g		22 %
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Calories per serving: 246

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