Italian Spinach Casserole Recipe

Name: Italian Spinach Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Elbow Pasta, Or Other Small Pasta, Cooked; 1 whole Medium Onion, Chopped; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 pound Ground Beef (or Ground Italian Sausage, Or Breakfast Sausage, Or Ground Turkey--whatever Floats Your Boat); 2 jars Pasta Sauce; 8 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese; 8 ounces, weight Parmesan Cheese; 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning; 1 bag Fresh Baby Spinach; 8 ounces, weight Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Warm some olive oil in a pot and saute the onion, garlic, and meat until the meat is browned.
3
Add the pasta sauce and simmer.
4
In the bottom of a lasagna pan (or two 2-qt.
5
dishes, as in my case), pour the cooked pasta.
6
Spread the ricotta cheese in a single layer.
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Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese and the Italian seasoning on top.
8
Next, spread the baby spinach in the dish.
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Ladle the meat sauce on top of the spinach, taking care that none of the leaves are uncovered.
10
Sprinkle the mozzarella on top, as well as the remaining Parmesan.
11
Bake for 40 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown.
12
If it starts to get too brown, tent the dish(es) with foil.
13
*I add extra garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper if my meat is not pre-seasoned.

1203

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces, weight Elbow Pasta, Or Other Small Pasta, Cooked, 1 whole Medium Onion, Chopped, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, 1 pound Ground Beef (or Ground Italian Sausage, Or Breakfast Sausage, Or Ground Turkey--whatever Floats Your Boat), and more.

Yes, Italian Spinach Casserole falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Spinach Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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