Ingredients for Baked Pasta With Spinach
- 1 pound Penne Pasta
- 1 (24-ounce) jar Spaghetti Sauce
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 10 ounces fresh chopped Spinach
- 1 pinch Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt and 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
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How to Make Baked Pasta With Spinach
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook 1 pound of pasta in a large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, whisk together 8 ounces of cream cheese, 1/2 cup of milk, and a pinch of nutmeg until completely smooth.
- Stir in 10 ounces of fresh spinach (chopped), 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper into the cream cheese mixture.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta with 1 (24-ounce) jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce.
- Layer half of the pasta mixture in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pasta layer.
- Top with the remaining pasta mixture.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
41 g
Sugar
47g
Fat
69g
Carbs
16g
