Best 4 Kittencals Spinach Parmesan Rice Bake Recipes

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY PARMESAN OVEN-BAKED RICE

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees F (or 350 degrees F for air-convection oven).
• Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
• Heat oil in a medium oven-proof saucepan over medium-high heat; add in onion and saute until softened (about 4 minutes).
• Add in garlic; cook stirring for about 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the next 5 ingredients; stir over medium heat until smooth and bubbly.
• Mix in the rice, then season with black pepper and salt.
• Cover with a tight-fitting lid.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and stir the mixture ( the saucepan will be hot so handle carefully holding with a tea towel).
• Return to oven and continue baking uncovered for another 10-15 minutes or until the rice is soft.
• You may mix in more Parmesan cheese if desired.
• The rice is best if served immediately.

KITTENCAL'S SPINACH PARMESAN RICE BAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Generously grease a 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with a wooden spoon, mixing very well to combine.
• Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake uncovered or covered for 25 minutes or until set (over baking will cause a heavier denser texture if you prefer a lighter texture then bake just until set).
• Top with mozzarella cheese the last 5 minutes of baking (if using).
• Note: for a more fluffier texture casserole, 4 eggs may be used.

BAKED SPINACH RICE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add spinach and wilt for 30 seconds. Remove with a wire mesh spider or tongs and rinse in a colander with cold water. Squeeze dry and chop roughly.
• In the same pot, boil the rice for 10 minutes, keeping it slightly underdone. Drain and spread on a baking sheet to cool, then transfer to a large bowl.
• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 2-quart soufflé dish (or other baking dish) and dust with about 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Season lightly with salt and add contents of skillet to rice.
• Add remaining Parmesan to rice, along with the ricotta, Gruyère, currants, nutmeg, lemon zest, thyme and sage. Season lightly with salt and add pepper to taste. Add chopped spinach and gently toss rice with hands or wooden spoons to distribute ingredients evenly. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. (May be prepared up to this point several hours in advance of baking.)
• Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake 10 minutes more, until top is browned.

KITTENCAL'S SPAGHETTI PIE

Steps:

• Grease a round 2-quart casserole dish or an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
• For the sauce; in a skillet or saucepan brown the ground beef with onion and red chili flakes until no longer pink.
• Drain fat then add in garlic, oregano and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
• Add in tomato sauce, mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt, bring to a boil over medium heat stirring.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes stirring occasionally, season with more salt to taste if desired.
• Meanwhile cook the spaghetti in boiling water until almost tender (undercook the spaghetti as it will soften up even more when baked in the oven) drain in a colander then rinse under cold water, drain well again then place into a large bowl.
• Add in melted butter, garlic powder, eggs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and black pepper; using clean hands toss/mix until well combined (use hands for mixing spaghetti this will not work with a spoon) season with salt to taste if desired.
• TO ASSEMBLE; spread the spaghetti mixture evenly into bottom of the pie plate, pressing down with hands to flatten.
• In a bowl mix 2 cups cottage cheese with 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1 cup mozzarella cheese cheese then spread over the spaghetti.
• Dollop the tomato sauce mixture over the cottage cheese then spread out with a spoon.
• Top with 1 cup or more of mozzarella cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
• Uncover and continue to bake 10-15 minutes more or until hot and bubbly.