ITALIAN BROCCOLI CHEESE BAKE

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From Roanoke, Virginia, Rachel Greenawalt Keller sends this lasagna-like casserole. "It makes a great side dish, but I like to serve it as a meatless entree with a green salad and bread," she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli spears, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups 1% small-curd cottage cheese
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3/4 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 1-in. of water, broccoli and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and pat dry. , In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, egg whites, Parmesan cheese, flour and Italian seasoning; cover and process until blended., Place half of the broccoli in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with half of the cottage cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Spoon spaghetti sauce over the top; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 977mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.