THREE-CHEESE SPINACH ORZO BAKE

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This recipe is healthy and delicious. This one-dish meal is a cross between a spinach lasagna and a pizza, but with orzo rather than wide noodles or crust. I saw this recipe in "The Washington Post". It was adapted from the cookbook, "The Six O'Clock Scramble," by Aviva Goldfarb.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4-1 cup orzo pasta
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed, excess water squeezed out
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly coat a 9-inch glass pie plate with nonstick spray oil.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the orzo and cook according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the pasta sauce and the Parmesan cheese. Spread the mixture in the prepared pie plate.
  • In a medium bowl, add the spinach, eggs, ricotta cheese, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine. Spoon the mixture evenly to cover all of the pasta. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of the pasta sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is slightly melted. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.6, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 85.2, Sodium 459.3, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 12.5

MD: ENAMUL HOK RAJ
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Malik Robbinson
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of cheese and vegetables.


Md Hasan Ali
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I will definitely be making it again.


Shail Shail
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to get kids to eat their spinach.


FF G SPORTS
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or a party. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Motilal Yadav
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this dish. The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful.


raj 1989
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This dish is delicious! I love the creamy cheese sauce and the spinach adds a nice touch of flavor.


Rupesh Sharma2
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Alauddin Ahamed
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Bryan Samuels
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's always a hit with my family.


Victoria Rodriguez
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I love this dish! It's so cheesy and flavorful. I always make it when I have company over.


Alexis Osornio
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Misty Cereal
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Nakato Majida
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The bake was cheesy and flavorful. My family loved it.


Dogar G
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This dish was delicious! The orzo was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Civil Learning Class
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sanjana Chaurasiya
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! My husband and kids loved it. The spinach and cheese were so creamy and flavorful.


Sigh Out
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This Three-Cheese Spinach Orzo Bake was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.