Best Spinach And Ricotta Pasta Bake Recipes

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SPINACH AND RICOTTA PASTA BAKE RECIPE



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This Spinach and Ricotta Pasta Bake is SO easy to make. Full of delicious cheese flavours and on the table in under 30 minutes with NO sauce making.

Provided by Sarah Barnes

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

250 g Dried pasta shapes
350 g Frozen spinach (Or fresh if you prefer, see notes)
800 g Tinned tomatoes
1 tbsp Tomato puree
2 tsp Garlic powder
1 tbsp Dried oregano
1 tbsp Honey (Or sugar if you prefer)
0.5 tsp Dried chilli flakes (Or more, to taste)
2 tbsp Olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
250 g Ricotta cheese (See recipe notes)
100 g Mozzarella (Grated)
2 tsp Garlic powder
50 g Parmesan cheese (Grated (optional))
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
150 g Mozzarella (Grated)
20 g Fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 220C.
  • Cook the pasta and spinach in boiling, salted for 10 minutes, until JUST cooked.
  • Meanwhile, open the tinned tomatoes and drain the liquid from them using a sieve.
  • Add all of the other tomato sauce ingredients to the drained tomatoes and stir well.
  • When the pasta and spinach are cooked, drain the majority of the water (see recipe notes).
  • Add the ricotta sauce ingredients and stir thoroughly, but gently. Pour into a casserole dish.
  • Top with the tomato mixture and the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Pop into the oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
  • Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 761 kcal, Carbohydrate 77 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 985 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH AND RICOTTA PASTA BAKE



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This is very simple and tasty. It is great for mid week meals. For the tomato sauce you can substitute for your favorite pasta sauce. These can be made in small bowls for individual servings.

Provided by Pie Queen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces pasta
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
10 ounces frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
1 pinch nutmeg
2 cups crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

Steps:

  • Tomato sauce - Combine the tomatoes, garlic salt, chili flakes, basil, oregano and rosemary.
  • Combine the cooked pasta with spinach, ricotta and nutmeg.
  • Place the pasta in a dish and top with tomato sauce. Bake in oven at 350F for 15-20 minutes. Serve with fresh ground black pepper and parmasan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.2, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 47, Sodium 421.6, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 22

SPINACH & RICOTTA PASTA BAKE



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Recipe video above. A lazy meal for midweek that tastes like spinach and ricotta stuffed shells or cannelloni - but without all the labour! Feel free to use your favourite store bought pasta sauce if you prefer. Reheats well and freezes well too!

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Pasta

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 19

300g / 10 oz ziti pasta, (uncooked, or other short pasta of choice)
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (, shredded (or more! For topping))
1 lb / 500 g ricotta ((Note 1))
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (, grated)
2 garlic cloves (, crushed)
350g / 12oz frozen chopped spinach, (thawed and excess liquid pressed out )
1 cup mozzarella cheese (, shredded)
3/4 tsp salt & pepper
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves (, minced)
700g / 24oz tomato passata ((1 standard bottle) (Note 2))
1 tsp EACH onion and garlic powder
2 tsp dried Italian Mixed Herbs ((Note 3))
1/2 tsp dried chili flakes (, to taste (optional))
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
Black pepper
2 tbsp water ((if needed))
Parmesan cheese (, grated)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
  • Pasta Sauce: Pour out about 1/4 cup of the passata (to make room to add flavourings). Add the remaining Pasta Sauce ingredients into the bottle, screw the lid on and give it a shake.
  • Cook pasta for time per packet MINUS 1 minute.
  • SCOOP OUT 1 mugful pasta cooking water, drain and set aside.
  • Ricotta Mixture - Mix Ricotta Mixture ingredients in a very large bowl. Use a splash of pasta cooking water if needed to make it creamy.
  • Add pasta and stir to combine. Transfer to a heatproof baking dish.
  • Top with Pasta Sauce, top with cheese. Loosely cover with foil.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the cover and bake for a further 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve while hot and fresh!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 1346 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH AND RICOTTA BAKED PASTA



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If you are a spinach lover, then here is a great-tasting side dish, pasta, cheese and spinach baked all in one casserole...very yummy! prep time does not include boiling the pasta or the spinach

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Spinach

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb rigatoni pasta
1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach, stems removed (2 bunches)
1 1/2 lbs ricotta cheese
1 1/4 cups sour cream
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter a 4-quart baking dish.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water, until firm-tender; drain.
  • Place the cooked pasta in the casserole dish.
  • In a large pot of boiling water BLANCH the spinach (don't overcook!); cool, squeeze out excess liquid, then roughly chop the spinach.
  • In a bowl combine spinach, ricotta, sour cream, eggs, Parmesan cheese, dill, pepper and salt.
  • Spoon mixture over the pasta in the casserole dish; toss lightly to combine.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving Cut in wedges-- enjoy!

BAKED PASTA WITH SPINACH, RICOTTA, AND PROSCIUTTO



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From Everyday Food. This is such an easy and tasty dish!! Did add some red bell peppers and tried it with cottage cheese instead of ricotta. Mmmm good!!

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb gemelli pasta or 1 lb other pastas
6 ounces sliced prosciutto
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed of excess moisture
2 cups low-fat milk
2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
coarse salt
ground pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Cook pasta a few minutes less than package instructions suggest.
  • Cut prosciutto into thin strips.
  • In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, toss pasta with spinach, half of prosciutto, milk, ricotta, and garlic.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top with remaining prosciutto and Parmesan.
  • Bake until golden, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.4, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 36.8, Sodium 340.4, Carbohydrate 69.5, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 28.7

BAKED PASTA WITH SPINACH, RICOTTA, AND PROSCIUTTO



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This is a hearty pasta bake dish serves a crowd and has very little active prep time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound gemelli (or other pasta)
6 ounces sliced prosciutto
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed of excess moisture
2 cups milk
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook pasta a few minutes less than package instructions suggest. Cut prosciutto into thin strips.
  • In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, toss pasta with spinach, half of prosciutto, milk, ricotta, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Top with remaining prosciutto and Parmesan. Bake until golden, 30 to 40 minutes.

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