Baked Pasta With Spinach, Lemon And Cheese

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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   Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes or until almost al dente, omitting salt and fat.

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   Remove from heat; stir in spinach. Let stand for 2 minutes or until spinach wilts. Drain pasta mixture well.

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   Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion; cook 15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.

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   Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Add flour and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk.

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   Gradually add milk and wine; cook 8 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens, stirring constantly.

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   Stir in 3/4 cup of cheese, salt and rind. Remove from heat; stir in pepper.

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   Add pasta mixture, and toss gently to coat.

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   Spoon pasta mixture into a 13x9 inch-glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray.

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    Sprinkle half of panko breadcrumbs over pasta, and top evenly with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

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    Sprinkle the remaining half of panko breadcrumbs over cheese.

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    Bake at 350 for 50 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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