Baked Provolone Penne
Citrus Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1⅓ cups whole-grain penne pasta
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup lower-sodium tomato-basil pasta sauce, divided
- ⅓ cup small curd 2% cottage cheese
- 2 tsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp dried rosemary
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 (0.67-oz) slices reduced-fat provolone cheese, torn into pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook pasta with bell pepper according to pasta package directions.
- Stir together cooked pasta mixture, ⅔ cup pasta sauce, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, rosemary, garlic and salt. Spread in a 1 quart casserole dish coated with cooking spray.
- Top with remaining ⅓ cup pasta sauce and provolone cheese. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and browned.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ½ lb asparagus spears, ends trimmed
- 1½ Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp olive oil
Side Dish Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal and chill 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove asparagus from marinade; discarding marinade; place on a foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Cook 10 minutes or until just tender.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
350
|
45
|
395
|
| Fat (g) | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Protein (g) | 22 | 2 | 24 |
| Carb (g) | 53 | 4 | 57 |
| Fiber (g) | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Sodium (mg) | 700 | 0 | 700 |
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