Layered Comfort Pasta Bake Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a deep 9-inch round glass baking dish with cooking spray.
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Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until just tender. Drain well and set aside.
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Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 30 seconds.
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Slowly whisk in the fat-free milk until a smooth, thick béchamel forms. Season with salt and a small pinch of nutmeg, then remove from heat.
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Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray.
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Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned. Season with salt and pepper.
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Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for 3 minutes until lightly thickened.
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Spread a thin layer of béchamel on the bottom of the baking dish.
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Add half of the pasta, followed by half of the meat sauce and half of the béchamel.
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Repeat the layers once more.
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Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the top and finish with Parmesan.
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Bake uncovered for 22 minutes until melted and lightly golden.
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Let rest for 8 minutes before slicing.
WW Points Calculation
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Pasta (10 oz dry): 15.00
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Unsalted butter (1 tbsp): 4.00
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All-purpose flour (2 tbsp): 2.00
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Fat-free milk (1 1/2 cups): 0.00
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Part-skim mozzarella (3/4 cup): 6.00
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Parmesan cheese (2 tbsp): 2.00
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Extra-lean ground beef 96% (1 lb): 4.00
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Tomato sauce (3/4 cup): 1.50
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Onion, garlic, seasoning, cooking spray: 0.00
Points Information:
Total Points: 34.50
Servings: 6 servings, each serving one structured slice approximately 1.75-inch thick
Points per serving: 5.75
Nutrition Information
Calories: 345
Fat: 9 g
Protein: 30 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 560 mg
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