⏱ 50 min totalSpinach and Feta Penne Bake
Per 1 serving · 222 g · 7 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein26g25% of calories
- Carbs50g48% of calories
- Fat13g27% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Spinach and Feta Penne Bake (222 g) has 396 calories, with 26 g of protein, 50 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (48% of calories). It is high in protein (51% DV), dietary fiber (32% DV) and Vitamin A (58% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 24% and 38% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein51%
- Dietary fiber32%
- Vitamin A58%
- Vitamin K221%
- Thiamine31%
- Riboflavin (B2)41%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E15%
- Pantothenic acid18%
- Potassium10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium24%
- Saturated fat38%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
¼ package (10 oz) Spinach
¹⁄₁₆ cup, crumbled Feta cheese
¹⁄₁₆ tbsp Dill
1 ⅞ oz Ricotta cheese- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
1 oz Mozzarella cheese
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- 2
Prepare penne as per package directions, but only for half of the suggested cook time. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
- 3
Add chopped frozen spinach, mix well. Combine feta, dill, ricotta, and salt. Combine with pasta/spinach and the 1/2 cup liquid.
- 4
Spread evenly in 3 qt baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese
- 5
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes.
- 6
Enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (222 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 525 μg | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 265 μg | 221% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 31% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 41% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 24% |
| Folate (B9) | 149 μg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 25% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 18% |
| Choline | 31 mg | 6% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 542 mg | 54% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 466 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 151 mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 452 mg | 65% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 44% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 98% |
| Selenium | 60 μg | 110% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 5,017 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 107 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 396 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 75minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 48minCycling (moderate)
- 33minRunning (6 mph)
- 56minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Spinach and Feta Penne Bake?
One serving of Spinach and Feta Penne Bake (1 serving) has 396 calories, which works out to 178 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Spinach and Feta Penne Bake high in protein?
It provides a solid 26 g of protein per serving (51% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 25% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Spinach and Feta Penne Bake keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 40 g of net carbs and 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Spinach and Feta Penne Bake?
545 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Spinach and Feta Penne Bake?
1.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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