1 T olive oil
1 C chopped onion
1 C chopped red bell pepper
3 C chopped fresh spinach
1 T chopped fresh oregano
¼ t black pepper
1 16 oz carton 1% cottage cheese
4 C hot cooked penne (about 8 oz)
1 C shredded reduced fat mozzarella cheese, divided
½ C Parmesan cheese, divided
½ C 1% milk
1 cup homemade cream of chicken or vegetable soup
Saute onion and bell pepper in oil 4 minutes.
Add spinach, oregano, and pepper. Saute 3 minutes.
Place cottage cheese in food processor until smooth.
Combine spinach mixture, cottage cheese, pasta, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, half of the parmesan cheese, milk and soup in a large bowl.
Spoon into a 2 qt casserole sprayed with Pam. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes.
* The original recipe called for chicken, which I omitted tonight.
Weight Watchers Point Value = 6 points
I'm also submitting this to Maryann's Festa Italiana blogging event! She's hosting a delicious gathering of Italian dishes so be sure to check out her blog around March 9th for the tasty round up!

YUMMY! I tried a similar recipe awhile ago but it was from Rachael Ray and you know her recipes are always loaded with calories. I'll have to give this one a try.
ReplyDeleteWas the cottage cheese obvious after being processed? I *HATE* cottage cheese but I guess I could sub ricotta or something. Hmm.
That looks awesome! I love florentine pasta!
ReplyDeleteWay to sneak in the spinach. I do that to my husband...but he picks it out...boo. :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks very yummy, we love pasta and are always looking for new recipes
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic! I'm still a holdout on the cottage cheese in Italian dishes thing, but a skim ricotta shouldn't be too much worse, right?
ReplyDeleteThis looks great and I can't believe it's good for you!
ReplyDeleteLooks great - I love the crispy pieces of pasta on top!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a very rich pasta dish but the ingredients say 'healthy'! Great recipe!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy and I love that it's not that unhealthy!
ReplyDeletethis looks great. Im always looking for a meatless, hearty meal to serve. Ill be bookmarking this one.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good. Can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteThat looks SO good! What a great recipe!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so delicious! I love cheese, and I love pasta, so this will be a must for me to try!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are making my mouth water! I wish my dad would get home so we can eat-- I am starving now :)
ReplyDeletePS I am visiting my parents, I don't live with them :)
This looks delicious! Thanks so much for joining us at the festa! :)
ReplyDeleteNot only does it look good, it's good for us too! Thanks so much for joining us!!
ReplyDeleteOh I am loving this dish .. bookmarked for a future supper.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious and sure kids LOVE it!! I also like to make penne with spaghetti sauce and pepperoni.
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