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\"spinach<\/a>Makes 8 servings | Serving size: 1\/2 cup<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n

12 ounce whole-wheat pasta shapes (3 cups)
\n4 Tablespoons plain dry breadcrumbs
\n1 teaspoon olive oil
\nDash of paprika
\n10 ounce package frozen spinach
\n1\u00bd cups 1% milk, divided
\n3 Tablespoons flour
\n1\u00bd cups grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese
\n1 cup low-fat and low-sodium cottage cheese
\nSalt and pepper to taste<\/p>\n

Directions<\/h3>\n
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  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil to cook pasta. Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F. Coat an 11×13 baking dish with cooking spray.<\/li>\n
  2. Cook pasta in boiling water for about 8 minutes, or until not quite done (pasta will still cook while baking in oven). Drain pasta and set aside.<\/li>\n
  3. Mix breadcrumbs, oil and paprika in a small bowl and set aside. Cook spinach according to package directions and drain. Set spinach aside.<\/li>\n
  4. Heat 1\u00bc cups of milk in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, until steaming. Do not boil milk. Wisk remaining \u00bc cup milk and flour in a small bowl until smooth; add mixture to the hot milk and stir constantly until the sauce simmers and thickens (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.\u00a0 Stir in cottage cheese, add salt and pepper if desired.<\/li>\n
  5. Add cheese mixture to cooked pasta and mix well. Spread half the pasta mixture into the baking dish and spoon spinach on top. Top with remaining pasta and breadcrumbs.<\/li>\n
  6. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes; or until bubbly and golden brown.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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