This baked spaghetti dish is made in a springform pan. When the sides of the pan are removed, you have an impressive, spaghetti ‘cake.’ It can be served as is, or with a tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 4 egg whites
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 4 slices provolone cheese, cut into fourths
Directions
Step 1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9×3 inch springform pan with cooking spray.
Step 2
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Rinse with cold water, and drain.
Step 3
While spaghetti is cooking, combine Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, and egg whites in a large bowl. Toss with cooked spaghetti to coat.
Step 4
Press half the spaghetti mixture in bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle with half the basil, and top with half the tomatoes and half the provolone cheese. Press remaining spaghetti mixture into pan, sprinkle with remaining basil, and top with remaining tomatoes. Place remaining provolone cheese over the top.
Step 5
Bake for 30 minutes. Let stand about 15 minutes, remove sides of pan, transfer to a serving platter. Cut into wedges to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 397 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat8g | 11% |
Saturated Fat5g | 23% |
Cholesterol19mg | 6% |
Sodium311mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate60g | 22% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 12% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein20g | |
Vitamin C6mg | 30% |
Calcium253mg | 19% |
Iron3mg | 18% |
Potassium354mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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