Could someone please post the Mostaciolli Spinach Bake recipe?

[kima]

Long story short. I got all the ingredients to make this and lost my printed copy of the recipe. Did a search and can't find it!! Dinner is in 2 hours. Could anyone of you saints post for me?? I would be very grateful.
Maureen

[valchemist]

Here you go, Maureen.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Mostaccioli-Spinach Bake

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Jan/ Feb '97 Menu Item
Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 ounces uncooked mostaccioli (about 3 cups
uncooked tubular-shaped pasta)
2 tablespoons reduced-calorie stick margarine -- divided
1 cup vertically sliced onion
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups skim milk
1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) preshredded Parmesan cheese -- divided
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (14.5-ounce) cam diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and
oregano
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach -- thawed and drained
Cooking spray
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons preshredded Parmesan cheese (1/2 ounce)
Parsley sprigs (optional)

Preheat oven to 350º.

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; set aside.

Melt 1 tablespoon margarine in a medium heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add flour; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook 4 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese, Italian seasoning, and pepper; remove from heat.

Combine pasta, cheese sauce, 1 cup cheese, tomatoes, and spinach in a large bowl; stir well. Spoon mixture into a 13 × 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.

Combine breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons cheese, and remaining 1 tablespoon margarine; sprinkle over pasta mixture. Bake at 350º for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Description:
"Who wants to spend the weekend in the grocery store? This meatless
menu uses staples in your pantry, freezer, and refrigerator."
Source:
"Cooking Light, January/February 1997, p.93"
Copyright:
"Cooking Light"
T(Cooking Time):
"0:30"

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 348 Calories; 9g Fat (22.7% calories from fat); 19g Protein; 48g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 16mg Cholesterol; 521mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Non-Fat Milk; 1 Fat.

[kima]

You are a life saver (or should I say dinner saver!) Val. Can't thankyou enough. I think my paper got swept up by my daughter when she flew out of here this morning! Can't get too mad at her- she is the midst of final high school exams!!

[valchemist]

ahh final exams. I remember them well. what a stressful time. I hope you enjoyed your dinner.

[Peeps]

vertically sliced onion?
what happens if you try to make this with horizontally sliced onions?
Looks good, thanks for posting Val, I think I may have to try this...must remember to slice vertically though apparently!

[kima]

I cut the onion horizontally and vertically (I think http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif) and we are just about to sit down and eat. I'll let you know how the little darlings held up!

[Peeps]

Oh Maureen please post back and let us know that you're OK and that you survived the HORIZONTALLY SLICED ONIONS!! The recipe just doesn't say what horrible fate will befall you if you don't slice vertically!

[kima]

Well dinner went very well- until we were hit by a bolt of lightning- no doubt sent by the Cooking Gods. Let this be a lesson to you all- never slice onions horizontally when they should be VERTICAL!!!

P.S. The recipe is great!! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by kima (edited 06-22-2001).]

[emilycat]

Kima, Peeps,
Y'all are highly amusing. Thanks. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[valchemist]

silly.

[AvrilH]

This is a terrific recipe. I wanted to bump it up. I've added mushrooms and ham with great success.

[Susan]

Thank you for posting this recipe! It sounds delicious! I have added it to my list to try soon.

~~Susan~~