EGGPLANT, SPINACH & TOMATO PASTA BAKE

Eggplant, Spinach & Tomato Pasta Bake image

We've never met a pasta bake we didn't like. But this one, made with fresh eggplant, diced tomatoes and spinach leaves, is one of our new favorites.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 45m

Yield 4 servings, 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing
1 eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups tightly packed fresh spinach leaves
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 375ºF.
Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add eggplant; cook 3 to 5 min. or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes and garlic; bring to boil. Simmer on low heat 3 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add spinach; stir just until wilted.
Drain pasta mixture. Add to eggplant mixture along with 1/2 cup shredded cheese; mix well. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining shredded cheese and Parmesan.
Bake 15 min. or until shredded cheese is melted and eggplant mixture is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g