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Ziti Cheddar Brussels Sprouts Bake Recipe
The shaved brussels in this pasta get caramelized with salt and pepper. The melty cheddar mixed in adds a great offset.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 309 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 6 oz pasta cooked according to instructions
Sauce
- 1/2 cup white beans or 1/4 cup soaked cashews
- 1.5 to 2 cups almond milk or other non dairy milk
- 2 Tbsp flour omit to make gf
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder or garlic paste
- 2 tsp prepared mustard
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp italian herb blend
- 2 tsp tamari or liquid aminos
- 1/2 medium tomato
- 3/4 cup follow your heart cheddar shreds or use my coconut milk cheddar or my Cauliflower Cheddar
Topping
- 1 to 1.5 cups shredded/shaved Brussels sprouts I used raw, you can also lightly steam them and use
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup follow your heart cheddar shreds
Instructions
- Cook the Ziti or Elbows or other smaller pasta al-dente, according to instructions. Add to a greased baking pan.
- Make the sauce: In a blender, add all the sauce ingredients. Blend, taste and adjust salt, spice. Add the sauce to the pasta and toss.
- Make the Brussels sprouts topping: Mix the salt, pepper, oil in the shredded brussels sprouts. Mix well by tossing and rubbing in. Mix in the cheddar.
- Distribute the over the pasta. Spray oil on top.
- Bake at preheated 425 degrees F / 220ºc for 30-35 mins. For more crisper brussels sprouts. broil for a minute.
- If not sure about Brussels Sprouts, sprinkle cheddar on the pasta and bake for 25 mins or until bubbly.
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Notes
- nutritional values based on one serving
Nutrition Information
Calories
309kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
855mg
(36%)
Potassium
332mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
435IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
20.8mg
(23%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 855mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 332mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 20.8mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.