Three-Cheese Baked Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/4 cups diced onion
1/3 cup diced carrot
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup minced garlic (about 12 cloves)
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed without oil)
1 1/4 tsp chopped fresh or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
2 (28-oz) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups (6 oz) grated fresh pecorino romano cheese, divided
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 lb uncooked penne rigate ( tube-shaped pasta)
1 cup (4 oz) diced provolone cheese
cooking spray

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°.
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook 10 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, crushed red pepper, and diced tomatoes; cook 25 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Combine 1 cup Romano, ricotta, parsley, and egg white in a bowl.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; return pasta to pan. Add ricotta mixture to pan, stirring to coat. Add tomato mixture and provolone, tossing just until combined (do not overstir). Spoon pasta mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Romano. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until bubbly and top is browned.
Wine note: Here's one of the best-kept secrets in food and wine pairing: Cheese often works better with white wine than red. As proof, try this delicious cheesy baked pasta casserole with a crisp white such as pinot grigio, and watch how the wine's zesty acidity cuts through the richness of the cheeses. A favorite: Bollini Pinot Grigio from Italy. The 2004 is $10. -Karen MacNeil

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	257.93 Kcal (1080 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.55g	10%
Cholesterol	13.75mg	5%
Sodium	137.51mg	6%
Potassium	207.64mg	4%
Total Carbs	39.61g	13%
Sugars	4.02g	16%
Dietary Fiber	5.12g	20%
Protein	12.06g	24%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	154.3mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	172.57 Kcal (723 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.38g	10%
Cholesterol	9.2mg	5%
Sodium	92mg	6%
Potassium	138.93mg	4%
Total Carbs	26.5g	13%
Sugars	2.69g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3.43g	20%
Protein	8.07g	24%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	10%
Iron	1.5mg	12%
Calcium	103.3mg	15%

* 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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