Name: Spinach Tomato Pasta Baked Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 lb. box ziti pasta; 2 (10 oz.) boxes frozen spinach, thawed and water pressed out; 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (15 oz.) container ricotta cheese; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 (32 oz. ) jar spaghetti sauce; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 teaspoon salt

Your family will love this yummy spinach pasta bake. A casserole with a blend of ziti, spinach, sauce and melted cheese.

Spinach Pasta Bake – Casserole Lasagna Style with Ricotta Cheese and Tomato Sauce

This is seriously a great pasta recipe that comes in handy not only for a pretty quick dinner, but also makes enough for two meals. Serve for dinner and reheat or freeze the leftovers.

With such a gusto of a meal you would think it would take hours in the kitchen to prepare, but once you get the pasta cooked, it’s just a pop in the oven and a super-delicious dinner is on the table in no time.

We like using ziti pasta in this recipe, but you could also use penne pasta if preferred. Choose your favorite jarred sauce or make a fresh batch of simple homemade marinara if you have time.

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Spinach Tomato Pasta Baked Casserole

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

45 mins

Make this dish tonight and freeze half for next month - perfect lasagna like dish - Spinach, Tomato Sauce and Pasta Casserole

Course: Easy Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

About: Spinach Pasta Bake

Servings: 8

Calories: 440 kcal

Author: DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

1 lb. box ziti pasta
2 (10 oz.) boxes frozen spinach, thawed and water pressed out
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 (15 oz.) container ricotta cheese
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 (32 oz. ) jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with non stick spray.
Cook ziti pasta according to package directions, drain and put back in the same pot.
Gently stir in the olive oil and ricotta cheese. Lightly salt & pepper and add the Parmesan cheese and beaten eggs.
Stir in the spinach, pasta sauce, a little more salt and pepper. Make sure everything is evenly stirred and distributed.
Pour mixture into casserole dish and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Spinach Tomato Pasta Baked Casserole

Amount Per Serving (8 g)

Calories 440 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 116mg39%

Sodium 1041mg45%

Potassium 537mg15%

Carbohydrates 49g16%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 23g46%

Vitamin A 945IU19%

Vitamin C 6.4mg8%

Calcium 306mg31%

Iron 2.3mg13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Pasta bake casserole is easy to prepare and ready to be baked in the oven for 25-30 minutes.

Gently stir in the olive oil, a little salt & pepper and then the ricotta cheese. Add some dried parsley if you have some.

Make sure the spinach is well thawed, you can easily do this in the microwave, and then press out as much of the watery liquid that you can. Lightly salt & pepper the spinach before adding to the pasta and ricotta.

Spinach Pasta Bake – Delicious Pasta with Spinach, Ricotta cheese and Tomato Sauce – topped with yummy melted mozzarella cheese. So delicious! We give this meal 5 stars! This is a great family recipe and easy on the budget!