Ziti With Spinach and Cheese Recipe

Name: Ziti With Spinach and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta; ¼ cup butter; 1 cup onion, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed partially dry; 16 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated; ½ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated; 1 cup cream; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb penne pasta
¼ cup butter
1 cup onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed partially dry
16 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
½ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
1 cup cream
salt and pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350oF.
2
Cook pasta until al dente, drain and set aside.
3
Melt butter over low to medium heat in a large heavy bottomed sauce pan, stove top casserole or dutch oven.
4
Add onions, garlic, and nutmeg.
5
Sautee until onions are translucent.
6
Add salt and pepper to taste.
7
Add spinach and heat through.
8
Remove spinach mixture from heat and allow to cool.
9
Place pasta in a large bowl toss with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses.
10
Add spinach mixture and combine.
11
Place mixture in a greased caserole dish and pour cream evenly over the casserole.
12
Place in oven and cook uncovered for 30-40 minutes.

1248

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 lb penne pasta, ¼ cup butter, 1 cup onion, finely diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Ziti With Spinach and Cheese 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.

Ziti With Spinach and Cheese

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