Fettuccine and Spinach Bake

  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 oz) uncooked fettuccine
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with Italian-style herbs, undrained
  • 1 bag (1 lb) frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz)

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in garlic, salt and both cans of tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are thoroughly heated.
  • 3
    In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, spread half of the fettuccine. Layer with all of the spinach and half of the tomato mixture. Repeat with layers of remaining fettuccine and tomato mixture.
  • 4
    Pour cream over top; sprinkle evenly with cheese.
  • 5
    Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.

  • Look for the tomatoes with Italian-style herbs near the cans of regular diced tomatoes. Any brand with Italian flavors, such as garlic, basil and oregano, can be used.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
490
Calories from Fat
210
Total Fat
24g
36%
Saturated Fat
13g
67%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
120mg
40%
Sodium
1020mg
43%
Potassium
400mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
53g
18%
Dietary Fiber
4g
16%
Sugars
10g
Protein
16g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
110%
110%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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