Ingredients for Italian Spinach Pasta Bake
- Bow Tie Pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Red Onion
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Pecorino Romano Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 10 ounces fresh spinach
- Ricotta Cheese
- 1 large egg
- Mozzarella Cheese
- pinch of paprika
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How to Make Italian Spinach Pasta Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 3-quart baking dish.
- Cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions. Do not add oil to the water; it will prevent the sauce from clinging to the pasta.
- While pasta cooks, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Whisk and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add 10 ounces fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 15 ounces ricotta cheese and 1 large egg.
- Add the ricotta mixture and cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to combine.
- Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle evenly with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and a pinch of paprika.
- Bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
18 g
Sugar
12g
Fat
225g
Carbs
17g