Best Cheesy Spaghetti And Spinach Casserole Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

CHEESY BAKED SPINACH CASSEROLE



Cheesy Baked Spinach Casserole image

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb frozen spinach
1 large egg
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup shredded low-fat sharp cheese
2 tbsp plain breadcrumbs
1 large garlic clove, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9-inch oval baking dish or equivilant with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Defrost spinach in the microwave or under warm water. Use your hands to squeeze out all the excess moisture in the spinach. Add to a medium mixing bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the spinach. Mix until combined. Pour into prepared baking dish and bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 86 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 322 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g

EASY BAKED SPAGHETTI



Easy Baked Spaghetti image

This Baked Spaghetti Recipe is a cheesy vegetarian pasta casserole dish that is simple to make, requires only one pan in the oven and a family favorite meal

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound spaghetti (not cooked)
¼ cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 onion (thinly sliced (about 1 cup))
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
14.5 oz diced tomatoes
½ cup sliced green pepper
½ cup sliced red pepper
3 cups water
2 cups marinara
2 sprigs basil (plus torn leaves for garnish)
2 cups mozzarella cheese
Grated parmesan cheese (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Place the uncooked spaghetti in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Add the olive oil, garlic, onions, Italian seasoning and salt. Uses your hands to gently toss and evenly distribute the ingredients.
  • Add the tomatoes, peppers, water, marinara and basil on top of the spaghetti, and toss it again using tongs to evenly coat the spaghetti with the sauce and vegetables.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top to cover the spaghetti.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 45 - 55 minutes or until the top is browned and bubbly; stirring once halfway through.
  • Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese and serve

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 801 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY SPAGHETTI AND SPINACH CASSEROLE



Cheesy Spaghetti and Spinach Casserole image

If you're feeling the need for cheese, this recipe has you covered. Creamy pasta and spinach are layered with a tomato sauce and lots of gooey mozzarella cheese before being baked to bubbly, golden brown perfection.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 oz uncooked spaghetti
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 box (10 oz) Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic cut spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (12 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook spaghetti to al dente as directed on package. Drain spaghetti, and add it back to the hot pan.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in flour, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually beat in milk with whisk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; beat in Parmesan cheese and spinach with whisk, then beat in eggs.
  • Toss cheese sauce with hot spaghetti, and add half of the mixture to the baking dish. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the tomato basil pasta sauce over mixture; sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese. Add remaining half of spaghetti mixture, remaining tomato basil pasta sauce and remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted and lightly browned on top. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1500 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHICKEN, SPINACH, AND CHEESE PASTA BAKE



Chicken, Spinach, and Cheese Pasta Bake image

Pasta, chicken, spinach, and cheese baked to bubbly perfection.

Provided by jr911

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (14 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) package spinach
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Mix penne pasta, onion, chicken, diced tomatoes, spinach, and cream cheese together in a baking dish until the cream cheese melts and coats everything. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the pasta mixture. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until heated through and beginning to brown along the edges, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 85.3 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 331.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Related Topics