ALFREDO VEGETABLE PASTA BAKE (COOKING FOR 2)

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Creamy, comforting and hearty, this veggie-packed pasta bake is a vegetarian dish that'll satisfy anyone. Zucchini, carrots and spinach are mixed with pasta in a creamy Parmesan-mozzarella sauce and baked until warm and bubbly. The finishing touch of toasted, buttery panko bread crumbs adds a crunch that's oh-so satisfying. Perfect for when you're craving a baked pasta that goes beyond basic red sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups uncooked penne pasta (5 oz)
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium carrot, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup baby spinach
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add carrot; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add zucchini; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until just tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add flour, salt, pepper, nutmeg and pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Add spinach; stir until wilted. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Stir in pasta; pour mixture into pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly around edges and heated through. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 3-inch skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add bread crumbs; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Sprinkle over baked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 900, Carbohydrate 101 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 2 Cups, Sodium 1390 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

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