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BestLife™ Baked Pasta with Pumpkin and Spinach

LIBBY'S®
BestLife™ Baked Pasta with Pumpkin and Spinach
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
15 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
20 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
4 servings

This BestLife dish combines whole wheat pasta, pumpkin, and spinach, for a taste so delicious, it’s hard to believe it’s so wholesome and nutritious! The BestLife Program was created by exercise physiologist Bob Greene, best known as Oprah Winfrey’s personal trainer. TheBestLife.com recipes are designed to provide foods that fit within the BestLife program to help meet weight loss goals.

BestLife™ Baked Pasta with Pumpkin and Spinach is a spectacular recipe from LIBBY'S® that effortlessly captures the essence of comfort and nutrition. This dish features whole wheat pasta harmoniously melded with creamy LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin, offering a rich and inviting taste that will delight your senses. The addition of fresh spinach ensures a vibrant, wholesome layer to the dish, making it not just flavorful but also fulfilling.

Sprinkled with pepper to taste and topped with a generous amount of grated Parmesan cheese, every bite of this baked pasta promises a blend of earthy and savory flavors. Nonstick cooking spray ensures that the dish turns out perfectly without sticking, making the cooking process smooth and stress-free.

Perfect for a variety of occasions including Thanksgiving and other holidays, this easy-to-make recipe can be prepared in an hour or less, making it an excellent choice for quick, nutritious meals. As an ideal dish for lunch or dinner, it fits right into the BestLife program guidelines, catering to both your taste buds and dietary goals.

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MAKE IT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375° F. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Bring water to boil, add pasta and cook for 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly.

Step 3

While pasta is cooking combine pumpkin, ricotta, spinach, onion, garlic, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Add drained pasta to ricotta mixture; mix. Pour into prepared dish. Top with Parmesan Cheese.

Step 4

Bake for 20 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil for 1 to 3 minutes until top is bubbly and brown. Serve immediately. Recipe courtesy of thebestlife.com

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