Best 6 Baked Pasta With Spinach Lemon And Cheese Recipes

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Baked pasta with spinach, lemon and cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. This classic Italian dish combines the flavors of spinach, lemon and cheese to create a creamy, flavorful and satisfying meal. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this baked pasta dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian main course or a flavorful side dish, this baked pasta with spinach, lemon and cheese is sure to please everyone at your table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED PASTA WITH SPINACH, LEMON AND CHEESE



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This was in cooking Light. The dish sounds yummy even though it does not have any meat in it. Enjoy!

Provided by Ck2plz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 ounces fusilli
5 ounces fresh Baby Spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups chopped onions
1 1/8 ounces flour, about a 1/4 cup
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes or until almost al dente, omitting salt and fat.
  • Remove from heat; stir in spinach. Let stand for 2 minutes or until spinach wilts. Drain pasta mixture well.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion; cook 15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
  • Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Add flour and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk.
  • Gradually add milk and wine; cook 8 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in 3/4 cup of cheese, salt and rind. Remove from heat; stir in pepper.
  • Add pasta mixture, and toss gently to coat.
  • Spoon pasta mixture into a 13x9 inch-glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle half of panko breadcrumbs over pasta, and top evenly with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Sprinkle the remaining half of panko breadcrumbs over cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 50 minutes.

LEMON PASTA WITH SPINACH



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Healthy spinach, garlic and lemon combine to coat angel hair pasta for a lovely side that'll freshen any meal. -Charlene Anderson, Bonney Lake, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Add the spinach, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted., Drain pasta. Add to skillet; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMONY PASTA WITH GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH



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This is one of the quickest, most efficient suppers on the planet. Creamy goat cheese makes its own sauce, but it needs the fresh brightness of lemon to really pop.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Salt and pepper
3/4 pound spaghettini or spaghetti
4 ounces fresh goat cheese
10 ounces baby spinach (10 cups)
3 cups fresh parsley, chopped
2 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 2 cups pasta water, then drain.
  • In pot, stir together goat cheese and 1 cup pasta water over medium. Add pasta, spinach, parsley, cilantro, lemon zest and juice, and more pasta water if necessary to create a light sauce that coats pasta; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with walnuts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

BAKED LEMON-BASIL PASTA



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I was a little unsure about the idea behind this pasta when my wife ordered something similar in a restaurant. But we both loved it and knew that we had to go home and try to replicate it. Here is what we came up with!

Provided by Brennan Cartwright

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups bow tie pasta
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
¼ cup margarine
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup white wine
2 cups sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 lemon, zested and juiced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ cup torn fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the bow tie pasta; return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Season chicken with lemon pepper.
  • Melt the margarine with the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the chicken pieces until no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken pieces, and place them in the bottom of a casserole dish.
  • To the same skillet, add the garlic, white wine, sour cream, basil, lemon zest, and 1/2 of the lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove the skillet from the heat; stir in the pasta. Spoon the pasta and sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 15 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley, spinach, and drizzle with the remaining lemon juice. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 49.4 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 299.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

BAKED PASTA WITH SPINACH



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Make and share this Baked Pasta With Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Richard-NYC

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
3 cups spaghetti sauce (homemade best(jarred okay)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened (low fat okay)
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 dash nutmeg
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in rapidly boiling water until done.
  • Meanwhile whisk cream cheese and milk until smooth.
  • Add spinach and Parmesan cheese to cream cheese mixture--stir to combine.
  • Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper (set aside).
  • Drain cooked pasta and mix with spaghetti sauce.
  • Layer half the pasta in a 9x13 baking dish---spread cream cheese mixture over pasta layer.
  • Top with remaining pasta.
  • Cover with foil and bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil sprinkle with mozzarella and bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.8, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 70.2, Sodium 998.5, Carbohydrate 49, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 11.9, Protein 18.5

CHERYL'S SPINACH CHEESY PASTA CASSEROLE



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This recipe was given by a friend and it instantly became a favorite! It tastes great as leftovers as well! Enjoy!

Provided by FBERLAGE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package medium seashell pasta
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 eggs
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup bread crumbs
1 ½ (26 ounce) jars tomato basil pasta sauce
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain. Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan, and cook the spinach 4 to 6 minutes, until tender.
  • Place the cooked pasta in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and oil. Toss the pasta with the cooked spinach, egg mixture, and bread crumbs.
  • Cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with 1/3 of the pasta sauce. Pour half of the pasta mixture into the baking dish, and cover with another 1/3 of the pasta sauce. Sprinkle with half of the Cheddar cheese and half of the mozzarella. Layer with remaining pasta mixture, and top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the rest of the Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 64.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 668.2 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

Baked Pasta with Spinach, Lemon, and Cheese

Tips for Making the Best Baked Pasta:
  • Use a variety of cheeses. This recipe calls for a combination of Parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta cheeses. You can also use other types of cheeses, such as Gruyère, cheddar, or fontina.
  • Cook the pasta al dente. This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is just tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will become mushy when it is baked.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking dish. Make sure there is enough space for the pasta to spread out so that it cooks evenly.
  • Bake the pasta until it is golden brown and bubbly. This will take about 20-25 minutes.
  • Let the pasta rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:

Baked pasta with spinach, lemon, and cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover spinach or pasta. The combination of cheeses, spinach, and lemon gives this dish a bright and flavorful taste. Serve it with a salad or some roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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