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Penne and Spinach Pasta Bake With Blue Cheese Recipe

Penne and Spinach Pasta Bake With Blue Cheese Recipe

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Penne and Spinach Pasta Bake With Blue Cheese

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Ingredients:

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12 oz penne
200 g frozen spinach
85 g blue cheese , of choice (i use blaukrantz a local in s. africa)
250 g mascarpone cheese
25 g freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 pinch chili flakes (optional)
freshly ground salt and black pepper, for seasoning

Directions:

Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.
Add pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes, adding the spinach to the pan for the last 3 minutes of cooking time.
Drain well then tip the pasta and spinach into a shallow baking dish along with the crumbled blue cheese,pinch of chili flakes if using and seasoning to taste.
Put spoonfuls of the mascarpone cheese all over the top of the pasta.
Sprinkle with the parmesan then grill for 5 minutes until the mascarpone melts and the top turns a golden brown.
Serve with grilled tomatoes and a green salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	483.83 Kcal (2026 kJ)
Calories from fat	365.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.64g	63%
Cholesterol	102.06mg	34%
Sodium	465.65mg	19%
Potassium	236.43mg	5%
Total Carbs	13.71g	5%
Sugars	2.48g	10%
Dietary Fiber	4.92g	20%
Protein	16.62g	33%
Vitamin C	3mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	17%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	313.1mg	31%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	214.93 Kcal (900 kJ)
Calories from fat	162.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.05g	63%
Cholesterol	45.34mg	34%
Sodium	206.85mg	19%
Potassium	105.03mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.09g	5%
Sugars	1.1g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.19g	20%
Protein	7.38g	33%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	17%
Iron	0.5mg	6%
Calcium	139.1mg	31%

* 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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