SKILLET PASTA FLORENTINE

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"Here's a great weeknight supper that's budget-friendly, healthy and liked by children." And with such a thick, cheesy topping, who'd ever guess that it's lighter? Kelly Turnbull - Jupiter, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups 2% cottage cheese
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 teaspoon each dried parsley flakes, oregano and basil
1 jar (14 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, cottage cheese, ricotta, spinach, 1/2 cup mozzarella and herbs., Drain pasta. Place half the sauce in a large skillet; layer with pasta and remaining sauce. Top with cheese mixture., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until a thermometer reads 160°, 25-30 minutes. , Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella cheese; cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 775mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.