1 1/2 c. penne pasta, whole grain, uncooked
1 pkg spinach, fresh (6 oz)
cooking spray
1 lb. chicken breast, skinless, boneless, cut into pieces
1 t. basil, dried
1 can tomato sauce, no salt added (16 oz)
1 can tomatoes, diced, no salt added, (14.5 oz)
2 oz cream cheese, 1/3 less fat, cubed
1 c. mozzarella cheese, shredded, part skim, shredded, divided
2 T Parmesan cheese, grated
Cook pasta as directed on package omitting salt and fat. Add the spinach to the boiling water the last minute of cooking. Drain and set aside. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook chicken and basil on medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Simmer until chicken is cooked through. Add in cream cheese and stir. Add drained pasta and spinach to the large skillet. Mix well. Add 1/2 c. mozzarella cheese and stir. Top with remaining 1/2 c. of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Serve.
Makes 7-1 c. servings.
Nutrition Information: 260 calories; 8 g fat; 50 mg cholesterol; 390 mg sodium; 25 g carbohydrates; 4 g fiber; 22 g protein.