BAKED PASTA WITH SPINACH, LEMON AND CHEESE

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This was in cooking Light. The dish sounds yummy even though it does not have any meat in it. Enjoy!

Provided by Ck2plz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 ounces fusilli
5 ounces fresh Baby Spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups chopped onions
1 1/8 ounces flour, about a 1/4 cup
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes or until almost al dente, omitting salt and fat.
  • Remove from heat; stir in spinach. Let stand for 2 minutes or until spinach wilts. Drain pasta mixture well.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion; cook 15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
  • Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Add flour and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk.
  • Gradually add milk and wine; cook 8 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in 3/4 cup of cheese, salt and rind. Remove from heat; stir in pepper.
  • Add pasta mixture, and toss gently to coat.
  • Spoon pasta mixture into a 13x9 inch-glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle half of panko breadcrumbs over pasta, and top evenly with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Sprinkle the remaining half of panko breadcrumbs over cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 50 minutes.

James Murphy REALTOR
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This pasta dish is amazing! The combination of the creamy cheese sauce, the bright lemon flavor, and the crispy breadcrumb topping is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Anastasia Armstrong
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I love this pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The creamy cheese sauce is delicious and the spinach adds a nice pop of color. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ndiwashu princess Goma
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This pasta dish is a keeper! It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. The lemon and spinach add a nice brightness to the dish. I'll definitely be making this again.


RD Specs
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I made this pasta dish for my friends and they couldn't get enough of it. The flavors are amazing and the dish is so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


Alexis Chamorro
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This pasta dish is absolutely delicious! The spinach and lemon add a refreshing flavor to the creamy cheese sauce. The breadcrumb topping adds a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Azidul islam
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I've made this pasta dish several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of the creamy cheese sauce, the bright lemon flavor, and the crispy breadcrumb topping. It's a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Waqas Ali
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cheesy pasta and they didn't even notice the spinach. I'll definitely be making this again.


RustyGunz 37
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this pasta dish changed my mind. The spinach is cooked perfectly and it pairs so well with the creamy cheese sauce. I'll definitely be making this again.


Alan Young
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use frozen spinach, which makes it a great weeknight meal. The lemon and garlic add a delicious flavor that really brightens up the dish.


Antonieta Juarez
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the creamy cheese sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sanyu Nankya
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The lemon and spinach added a bright and flavorful twist to the classic baked pasta recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.