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Spinach and Hot Ham Baked Pasta With a Crispy Top Recipe

Spinach and Hot Ham Baked Pasta With a Crispy Top Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb cavatappi pasta
salt
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
black pepper
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk
1/2 lb capicola , sliced into thin ribbons
1 (10 oz) box frozen chopped spinach , defrosted and squeezed dry
1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated and divided
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 lb fresh mozzarella ball, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

Directions:

Preheat broiler.
Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the pasta, salt the water and cook to al dente.
While the water is coming up to a boil for the pasta, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 T olive oil and the butter.
When butter melts into the oil, add onions and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes then dust the onions with flour and continue to cook for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in milk.
Gently bring milk to a bubble, allow the milk to thicken a bit, then stir in the capicola, spinach and 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano. Season sauce with nutmeg and cayenne and remove from the heat.
Combine the cooked pasta and the cubed mozzarella with the sauce, stir to coat completely by turning over and over. Transfer dressed pasta to a baking dish.
To make the breadcrumb topping, combine the breadcrumbs, 2 T olive oil and the remaining 1/2 cup Parmigiano.
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the pasta to cover from edge to edge.
Place the baking dish under the broiler and broil until golden brown and crispy.
Garnish with chopped parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	440.57 Kcal (1845 kJ)
Calories from fat	198.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.03g	34%
Cholesterol	61.43mg	20%
Sodium	670.17mg	28%
Potassium	369.15mg	8%
Total Carbs	36.56g	12%
Sugars	7.63g	31%
Dietary Fiber	2.11g	8%
Protein	21.49g	43%
Vitamin C	8.7mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.7mg	10%
Calcium	388.8mg	39%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	106.07 Kcal (444 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.3g	34%
Cholesterol	14.79mg	20%
Sodium	161.35mg	28%
Potassium	88.88mg	8%
Total Carbs	8.8g	12%
Sugars	1.84g	31%
Dietary Fiber	0.51g	8%
Protein	5.17g	43%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	15%
Iron	0.4mg	10%
Calcium	93.6mg	39%

* 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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