Spinach Spaghetti Bake Recipe

Name: Spinach Spaghetti Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (7-ounce) package spaghetti, uncooked; 1 cup preshredded carrot; Cooking spray; 1 (26-ounce) jar fire-roasted tomato and garlic pasta sauce (such as Classico); 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (10-ounce) package trimmed fresh spinach; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 (7-ounce) package spaghetti, uncooked
1 cup preshredded carrot
Cooking spray
1 (26-ounce) jar fire-roasted tomato and garlic pasta sauce (such as Classico)
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10-ounce) package trimmed fresh spinach
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1
Cook spaghetti in a Dutch oven according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add carrot to spaghetti during last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain. Place pasta mixture in an 11- x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; stir in pasta sauce. Set aside.
2
Combine ricotta cheese, egg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Spread ricotta mixture over pasta mixture.
3
Heat olive oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot; add garlic, spinach, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook 2 minutes or until spinach begins to wilt; cook, uncovered, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Arrange spinach over ricotta mixture. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over top of spinach.
4
Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated and mozzarella cheese melts.

414

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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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (7-ounce) package spaghetti, uncooked, 1 cup preshredded carrot, Cooking spray, 1 (26-ounce) jar fire-roasted tomato and garlic pasta sauce (such as Classico), and more.

Yes, Spinach Spaghetti 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.

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Spinach Spaghetti Bake

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