Italian Spinach & Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Italian Spinach & Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb bow tie pasta (farfalle); 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup red onion, diced small; 2 cups heavy cream; 1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 (10 ounce) package chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; paprika

Servings: persons

1/2 lb bow tie pasta (farfalle)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup red onion, diced small
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 (10 ounce) package chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
paprika

1
Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 3qt baking dish.
2
Boil the water and cook the pasta according to package directions. DO NOT ever add oil to the water! It will make your sauce slide off the pasta later.
3
Meanwhile heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the heavy cream, romano cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Whisk and cook until thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Add spinach.
5
In a little bowl, mix the ricotta and the egg together and add this and the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to mix everything up and spoon into baking dish.
6
Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and then a little paprika to give it a pretty color. Return to oven for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to brown.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb bow tie pasta (farfalle), 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup red onion, diced small, 2 cups heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Italian Spinach & Pasta Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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 & Pasta Bake

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Variations & substitutions

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