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Baked pasta

Baked Pasta with Sausage and Spinach

A cheesy and satisfying baked pasta dish featuring Italian sausage and spinach, perfect for a family meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup Grated Pecorino Romano
  • 8 oz Fat-free ricotta
  • 8 oz Part-skim mozzarella (shredded)
  • 14 oz Uncooked sweet Italian chicken sausage
  • 12 oz Rigatoni pasta (wheat or gluten-free)
  • 1 tsp Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic smashed and roughly chopped
  • 10 oz Frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed of excess liquid
  • Salt and fresh pepper to taste
  • 4 cups Quick Marinara Sauce or jarred

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375F. Spray a 9-x13-inch baking dish with olive oil spray.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, 6 tablespoons of the Pecorino Romano cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet, brown the sausage breaking up into small bits until cooked through; set aside.
  5. Add the oil to the skillet and sauté garlic about a minute, careful not to burn. Add spinach and season with a little salt and pepper and cook another minute.
  6. Return the sausage to the skillet and add the marinara sauce; cook on low about 2-3 minutes.
  7. When the pasta water comes to a boil, cook pasta according to instructions for al dente, but undercook them by 4 minutes less; drain and return to pot.
  8. Put half of the cooked pasta into the prepared baking dish and top with half of the meat sauce. Spoon the ricotta mixture on top of the sauce in an even layer. Cover with the remaining pasta and the remaining sauce. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Pecorino Romano cheese.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  10. Remove foil and bake for an additional 6-7 minutes or until the mozzarella is melted and the edges are lightly browned.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This baked pasta is delicious served hot. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
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