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Creamy Spinach Rigatoni Bake

Presenting the Creamy Spinach Rigatoni Bake! This pasta-centric delight teems with nutritious spinach, embraced by tender rigatoni, and smothered in luscious, velvety cheese, all baked to perfection. A no-fuss meal ready to steal the show at your dinner table.
1
50 min
TOTAL TIME
976
CALORIES
$1.67
PER SERVING
Creamy Spinach Rigatoni Bake
Directions
12 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
35 min
COOK TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2
In a large saucepan, warm the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until it starts to turn translucent.
3
Add defrosted chopped spinach, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and dried Italian herbs to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a simmer.
4
Cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low and let it cook for 10 minutes.
5
Season the spinach and tomato sauce with salt and black pepper.
6
Turn off the heat, and add in the oven-ready rigatoni. Mix gently.
7
Stir in ricotta cheese and grated Parmesan cheese into the pasta and spinach mixture until well combined.
8
Pour the pasta mixture into a large casserole dish and spread evenly.
9
Top the pasta with shredded mozzarella cheese.
10
Cover the casserole dish loosely with aluminum foil.
11
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the pasta is bubbling.
12
Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese melts and starts to turn golden. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Health Info
Macros
72g
CARBS
61g
FAT
47g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
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