Prosciutto, Spinach, And Pasta Casserole Recipe

Name: Prosciutto, Spinach, And Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces packaged dried orecchiette or 8 ounces ziti pasta; 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter; 2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges or 5 medium leeks, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin wedges; 10 mushrooms, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon anise seed, crushed; 1 3/4 cups skim milk; 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained; 2 ounces prosciutto, cut into thin bite-size strips; 1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped

Servings: persons

8 ounces packaged dried orecchiette or 8 ounces ziti pasta
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges or 5 medium leeks, sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin wedges
10 mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon anise seed, crushed
1 3/4 cups skim milk
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2 ounces prosciutto, cut into thin bite-size strips
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1
Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2
Drain pasta; rinse pasta with cold water. Drain again.
3
In a large saucepan melt margarine or butter.
4
Add onions or leeks, bell pepper, mushroms and garlic.
5
Cover and cook about 5 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour and aniseed.
6
Add the milk and chicken broth all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
7
Stir in the cooked pasta, spinach, and prosciutto.
8
Spoon the mixture into a 2-quart casserole.
9
Cover and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.
10
Let stand about 5 minutes.
11
To serve, stir gently and top with chopped tomato.

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces packaged dried orecchiette or 8 ounces ziti pasta, 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter, 2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges or 5 medium leeks, sliced, 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin wedges, and more.

Yes, Prosciutto, Spinach, And Pasta Casserole 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!

Prosciutto, Spinach, And Pasta Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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