Penne with Pancetta, Spinach, and Buttery Crumb Topping Recipe

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Penne with Pancetta, Spinach, and Buttery Crumb Topping
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°.
  2. Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 4 cups; set aside.
  3. Heat a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray. Add pancetta, onion, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Place flour in a small bowl; gradually add 3/4 cup milk, stirring until smooth. Add flour mixture, remaining 3 cups milk, and half-and-half to pan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Add spinach; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until cheese melts.
  4. Place pasta in a large bowl. Add sauce mixture to pasta; toss well. Spoon mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine breadcrumbs and butter; toss well. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
  5. Bake at 425° for 6 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 319.64 Kcal (1338 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.75g 20%
Cholesterol 25.97mg 9%
Sodium 696.14mg 29%
Potassium 664.39mg 14%
Total Carbs 37.86g 13%
Sugars 9.48g 38%
Dietary Fiber 6.85g 27%
Protein 15.31g 31%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 14%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 41%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 326.1mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 89.43 Kcal (374 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.57g 20%
Cholesterol 7.26mg 9%
Sodium 194.76mg 29%
Potassium 185.88mg 14%
Total Carbs 10.59g 13%
Sugars 2.65g 38%
Dietary Fiber 1.92g 27%
Protein 4.28g 31%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 41%
Iron 1mg 20%
Calcium 91.2mg 33%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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