Spinach Cavatappi Gratin Recipe

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Ingredients:

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375 g cavatappi pasta ( wholewheat or regular) or 375 g fusilli pasta
2 carrots, shredded
1 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cups milk, heated
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk, cold
6 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup canadian parmesan cheese, freshly grated. divided
1 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs

Directions:

I a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions until almost tender, adding carrots for the last 1 minute of cooking time; drain, set aside.
Return pot to medium heat and melt butter. Add garlic, paprika, 3/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper and sauté for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in hot milk. Whisk flour into cold milk and ewhisk into pot. Cook stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes or untl bubbling and thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in pasta, spinach and half of the Parmesan cheese until spinach is wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Butter and 8-10 cup shallow casserole or baking dish.
Spoon pasta into prepared dish and soprinkle iwrh bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until topping is golden.
FOR THE ADVENTUROUS: Use smoked paprika in place of the regular or add 5 oz chopped smoked salmon. Use Swiss chard instead of spinach, adding to sauce and cooking for 1 minute before adding pasta.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	341.17 Kcal (1428 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.55g	7%
Cholesterol	10.7mg	4%
Sodium	558.21mg	23%
Potassium	736.74mg	16%
Total Carbs	60.34g	20%
Sugars	10.32g	41%
Dietary Fiber	6.27g	25%
Protein	13.08g	26%
Vitamin C	15.1mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	4.6mg	26%
Calcium	249.2mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	93.75 Kcal (393 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.25g	7%
Cholesterol	2.94mg	4%
Sodium	153.38mg	23%
Potassium	202.44mg	16%
Total Carbs	16.58g	20%
Sugars	2.84g	41%
Dietary Fiber	1.72g	25%
Protein	3.59g	26%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	1.3mg	26%
Calcium	68.5mg	25%

* 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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