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Three-Cheese Penne

Three-Cheese Penne

YIELD Makes 6 servings
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This contemporary version of an old favorite is a rich source of calcium. Just one serving has 46% of the RDA of calcium.

INGREDIENTS

2	cups uncooked penne pasta
Nonstick cooking spray
2	slices whole wheat bread, cut into cubes
2	cups fat-free cottage cheese
2	cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1	cup chopped plum tomatoes, divided
1/3	cup sliced green onions
1/4	cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4	cup reduced-fat (2%) milk

PREPARATION:

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and rinse well under cold water until pasta is cool; drain well.
Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Place bread cubes in skillet; spray bread cubes lightly with cooking spray. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until bread cubes are browned and crisp.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine pasta, cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup tomatoes, green onions, Parmesan cheese and milk in medium bowl. Spray 2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Place pasta mixture in casserole. Top with remaining 1/4 cup tomatoes and cooled bread cubes.
Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.

This recipe appears in: Pasta

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