Cheesy Spinach Bowtie Pasta

A great healthy side dish that we served with BBQ teriyaki chicken and a raspberry vinaigrette salad. Everything can be done ahead and popped into the oven when you're ready for dinner. And because this makes a lot you have leftovers another night.

Ingredients
8 oz package bow tie pasta
small can fat free cream of soup (mushroom, asparagus, etc...)
1 cup low fat milk
8 oz low fat ricotta cheese
4 oz low fat mozzarella cheese
bag steamed spinach, water drained

Steps
1. preheat oven 350 and grease 9x13 baking dish.
2. cook pasta.
3. mix together cream soup, milk, ricotta and mozzarella cheese.
4. mix in pasta and spinach, and spread out on baking dish.
5. sprinkle top with parmesan cheese.
6. bake for about 45 minutes. pasta should be hot and cheese melted.

Spinach Artichoke Dip

For anyone who knows me this one is my "signature" recipe. And for anyone who does not know me, trust me when I say this one is the best! It is perfect for any group gathering served right in the bread bowl with the sourdough pieces & veggies. It is also absolutely fabluous warmed on the next day on toast. Our favorite day-after-holiday breakfast is eggs benedict with a poached egg on top of the toast & dip. And because I use low fat ingredients you don't have to feel guilty for indulging.

Ingredients
· 2 lbs fresh spinach leaves, washed and chopped
· 2 Tablespoons butter (Smart Balance buttery spread)
· 16 oz. low fat cream cheese
· garlic and pepper to taste
· large can artichoke hearts, chopped
· 8 oz. carton low fat sour cream
· 8 oz. shredded low fat mozzarella cheese
· 1 large round sourdough loaf
· assorted veggies for dipping (Cancels other calories)

Preparation
· Place spinach in microwave safe bowl and heat about 2 to 3 minutes until just wilted.
· Melt butter in a skillet.
· Add spinach.
· Stir in cream cheese, garlic & pepper. Stir until cream cheese melts.
· Fold in artichoke hearts, sour cream and 3/4 mozzarella cheese. Allow cheeses to melt.
· Cut top of loaf & pull out inside into cubes for dipping.
· Pour mixture into bread loaf on a cookie sheet. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
(This can refrigerated at this point if desired.)
· When ready to serve, place in a preheated 350 degree oven. Bake 25 min until hot & bubbly.