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20 Minute Spinach and Ricotta Pasta for Weeknights

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This creamy Spinach and Ricotta Pasta is a quick, easy Italian pasta dinner ready in 30 minutes. A simple, delicious weeknight meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Rigatoni
  • 2 cups Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 cups Spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Spaghetti Sauce (optional)
  • 1 cup Pasta Water

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
  3. Combine the ricotta cheese and egg in a mixing bowl and stir until well blended. Mix in the spinach and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Fold the cooked noodles into the cheese mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the consistency. Stir in 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
  5. Transfer the pasta and cheese mixture to a large Dutch oven or a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly and the dish is heated through. Serve with warm spaghetti sauce or enjoy as is.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 17gFat: 7.6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 171mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • This dish is delicious drizzled with warm spaghetti sauce
  • For additional flavor we like to add freshly chopped basil or mix in a tablespoon of Italian Seasonings and a few shakes of red pepper flakes.