Cheesy Florentine Pasta

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4.3

18 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 Servings

  • Calories

    488 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Cheesy Florentine Pasta

Cheesy Florentine Pasta with an easy creamy Parmesan sauce, fresh spinach and roasted bell peppers. The perfect weeknight meal that's also great as a cold lunch option!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk whole
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 4 cups spinach fresh baby
  • 1/4 cup roasted peppers , sliced

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta one minute shy of the directions listed on the box and drain (do not rinse).
  2. Add the butter to the pot you just used for the pasta (make sure to have at least rinsed it out well).
  3. Once melted add in the flour and whisk well, cooking for about a minute.
  4. Add in the milk slowly while whisking until smooth.
  5. Add in the salt, pepper, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and whisk well.
  6. Add the pasta back in and toss well.
  7. Add in the spinach and bell peppers and toss a bit more before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 488kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 580mg (24%) Potassium 418mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2405IU (48%) Vitamin C 8.3mg (9%) Calcium 325mg (33%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 488 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 488kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 580mg 24%
Potassium 418mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2405IU 48%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 9%
Calcium 325mg 33%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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