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Spinach and Ricotta Pasta Bake Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A delicious vegetarian pasta bake combining creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, and melted cheese, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

Dried Pasta

  • 200 g gluten-free dried pasta

Cheese

  • 250 g ricotta (or mascarpone)
  • 100 g mozzarella or cheddar cheese (grated) (plus extra for topping)
  • 50 g grana padano or parmesan cheese (grated)

Vegetables

  • 100 g spinach (roughly chopped)

Sauce

  • 400 g passata (sieved tomatoes)
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp garlic-infused oil
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree

Seasoning

  • to taste Salt and pepper

Fresh herbs

  • handful fresh chives (finely chopped) (for serving)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted water, drain, and set aside.
  • Mix ricotta, mozzarella, and grana padano in a bowl. Add cooked pasta, some pasta water, spinach, and season.
  • Combine passata, oregano, garlic oil, salt, and pepper to make the sauce.
  • Layer pasta mixture in a baking dish, pour sauce on top, sprinkle with extra cheese, and bake at 220°C for 20-25 mins until golden.

Notes

Use vegetarian-friendly cheeses like mascarpone and grana padano for a fully vegetarian dish.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta, Vegetarian