Description
Indulge in a comforting and cheesy Baked Rigatoni Spinach Ricotta dish that combines al dente rigatoni with a rich marinara sauce, sautéed spinach, and a trio of cheeses for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Rigatoni:
- 450 g rigatoni, cooked al dente
Cheese Mix:
- 360 g ricotta cheese
- 150 g shredded mozzarella cheese
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
Spinach & Sauce:
- 30 g fresh spinach, lightly sautéed
- 600 ml marinara sauce
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat oven to 190°C and grease a 23×33 cm baking dish.
- Combine Pasta and Vegetables: In a large bowl, mix cooked rigatoni, marinara sauce, sautéed spinach, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Layer Pasta Mixture: Spread half the pasta mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Top with spoonfuls of ricotta and half the shredded mozzarella.
- Repeat Layers: Add the remaining pasta mixture as a second layer. Top with the rest of the ricotta and mozzarella.
- Add Parmesan and Bake: Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the top. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Baked Rigatoni, Spinach Ricotta, Pasta Bake, Italian Recipe
