Directions:
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat; stir-fry chicken, breaking up chunks, until no longer pink. Add onions, garlic, carrot and red pepper; cook until softened. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes. Toss penne with chicken mixture and spoon into a 13 x 9 casserole dish. Top with spinach.
- METHOD FOR CHEESE SAUCE:
- Meanwhile in a saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and stir for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in mozzarella, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Pour cheese sauce over spinach and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake in a 375F oven for 45 minutes. Top with chopped parsley, if using, and let stand for 15-20 minutes at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 452.31 Kcal (1894 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 194.05 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 21.56g | 33% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 93.86mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 878.69mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 905.58mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbs | 28.47g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 9.81g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.61g | 30% | |
| Protein | 32.45g | 65% | |
| Vitamin C | 28.8mg | 48% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 429.1mg | 43% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 108.77 Kcal (455 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 46.66 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.18g | 33% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 22.57mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 211.3mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 217.77mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbs | 6.85g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 2.36g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.83g | 30% | |
| Protein | 7.8g | 65% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.9mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 103.2mg | 43% | |
* 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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