Spinach & Ricotta Pasta Bake
Savor the comforting flavors of this Spinach & Ricotta Pasta Bake, a wholesome dish that combines creamy ricotta cheese with fresh spinach in a baked pasta delight. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and yields delicious leftovers that taste even better the next day. With its golden, bubbly crust and rich filling, this pasta bake is sure to impress both seasoned chefs and novice cooks alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, salt, pepper, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the cooked pasta followed by half of the marinara sauce. Spread the ricotta mixture over this layer before adding the remaining pasta and sauce on top.
- Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese over the assembled dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg