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Baked Ziti With Pumpkin & Sausage Recipe

Baked Ziti With Pumpkin & Sausage Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 cups whole wheat ziti (or regular)
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 (12 oz) can fat-free evaporated milk
4 links chicken sausage, italian-seasoned and fully cooked , cut into 1/4-inch slices
4 cups baby spinach, pre-washed
1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese (shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Directions:

PREHEAT oven to 425º F. Spray 4-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
PREPARE pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water and set aside for later use. Drain pasta; return to cooking pot.
MEANWHILE, COMBINE pumpkin, flour, garlic powder, salt, nutmeg and cayenne pepper in medium skillet over medium heat. Slowly add evaporated milk, stirring until smooth. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken slightly. Pour over pasta in pot. Add sausage and reserved pasta cooking water; stir well.
SPREAD half of the pasta mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with spinach. Cover with remaining pasta mixture. Lightly spray piece of foil with nonstick cooking spray. Cover ziti with foil, greased-side-down.
BAKE for 20 minutes or until heated through. Combine mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses in small bowl. Remove foil; sprinkle with cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2518.92 Kcal (10546 kJ)
Calories from fat	1633.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	181.55g	279%
Cholesterol	566.6mg	189%
Sodium	9065.83mg	378%
Potassium	1735.31mg	37%
Total Carbs	31.34g	10%
Sugars	6.41g	26%
Dietary Fiber	3.33g	13%
Protein	184.59g	369%
Vitamin C	34.1mg	57%
Iron	9.9mg	55%
Calcium	2614.5mg	261%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	245.08 Kcal (1026 kJ)
Calories from fat	158.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.66g	279%
Cholesterol	55.13mg	189%
Sodium	882.06mg	378%
Potassium	168.84mg	37%
Total Carbs	3.05g	10%
Sugars	0.62g	26%
Dietary Fiber	0.32g	13%
Protein	17.96g	369%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	57%
Iron	1mg	55%
Calcium	254.4mg	261%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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