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Baked Rigatoni with Spinach and Ricotta is Irresistible!

Baked Rigatoni with Spinach and Ricotta is a delicious and hearty pasta dish that combines the creaminess of ricotta cheese with fresh spinach and a rich marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for greasing

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Add the cooked rigatoni and chopped spinach to the cheese mixture. Stir until the pasta is evenly coated.
  5. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil. Pour half of the marinara sauce into the bottom of the dish.
  6. Spoon the rigatoni mixture over the sauce, spreading it evenly. Top with the remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top.
  7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For a creamier texture, mix in a little heavy cream with the marinara sauce before layering.
  • You can also add cooked ground beef or sausage for extra protein and flavor.

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