Best 3 Spinach And Ricotta Baked Pasta Recipes
If you're looking for a delectable and comforting dish to satisfy your taste buds, look no further than spinach and ricotta baked pasta. This classic Italian recipe combines the earthy flavors of spinach with the creamy richness of ricotta cheese, creating a delightful symphony of flavors. It's a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a hearty main course or a delectable side dish.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
BAKED PASTA WITH SPINACH, RICOTTA, AND PROSCIUTTO
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
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.
SPINACH AND RICOTTA BAKED PASTA
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
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
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°. Cook pasta a few minutes less than package instructions suggest. Cut prosciutto into thin strips. 2. 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.
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach. Fresh spinach has a more vibrant flavor and color than frozen spinach. If you're using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw it and squeeze out as much excess water as possible before using.
- Don't overcook the spinach. Spinach cooks very quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked spinach will be mushy and lose its flavor.
- Use a good quality ricotta cheese. Ricotta cheese is the star of this dish, so make sure you use a good quality cheese. Look for a ricotta cheese that is smooth and creamy, with a slightly sweet flavor.
- Don't skimp on the Parmesan cheese. Parmesan cheese adds a salty, nutty flavor to the dish. Be generous with the Parmesan cheese, especially if you're using a mild ricotta cheese.
- Bake the pasta until it's golden brown. The baking process helps to bring out the flavors of the spinach, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Bake the pasta until it's golden brown and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Spinach and ricotta baked pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover spinach and ricotta cheese. With its creamy, cheesy, and flavorful sauce, this pasta dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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