GREEK SPINACH PASTA BAKE

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Layered with spinach, jarred Alfredo sauce and two kinds of cheese, this mouthwatering baked pasta dish is a crowd-pleaser, and easy on the budget!

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Spinach

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces farfalle pasta (3 cups)
1 small red onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons dried all purpose Greek seasoning
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 2-quart baking dish and small nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in the small skillet, cook onion over medium heat until tender, 5 minutes, adding spinach during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Cool.
  • In large bowl, combine spinach and onions with ricotta, egg, seasoning, and zest.
  • In another bowl, combine Alfredo sauce, water, and lemon juice.
  • Spread 1/2 cup sauce mixture in bottom of baking dish. Top with half of the pasta, half of the spinach mixture and half of the remaining sauce; repeat.
  • Cover with foil and bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes, sprinkling with feta cheese during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.3, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 78.5, Sodium 181.2, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 17.2

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