GREEK SPINACH PASTA BAKE

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Layered with spinach, jarred Alfredo sauce and two kinds of cheese, this mouthwatering baked pasta dish is a crowd-pleaser, and easy on the budget!

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Spinach

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces farfalle pasta (3 cups)
1 small red onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons dried all purpose Greek seasoning
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 2-quart baking dish and small nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in the small skillet, cook onion over medium heat until tender, 5 minutes, adding spinach during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Cool.
  • In large bowl, combine spinach and onions with ricotta, egg, seasoning, and zest.
  • In another bowl, combine Alfredo sauce, water, and lemon juice.
  • Spread 1/2 cup sauce mixture in bottom of baking dish. Top with half of the pasta, half of the spinach mixture and half of the remaining sauce; repeat.
  • Cover with foil and bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes, sprinkling with feta cheese during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.3, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 78.5, Sodium 181.2, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 17.2

Aumie Medina
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I've made this pasta bake several times and it's always a hit with my family. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach and feta cheese.


Aqsa Razzaq
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This pasta bake was delicious! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


michel haddad
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I made this pasta bake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Vivo Phone
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This pasta bake was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more garlic or onions.


Tunjella Afrin
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this pasta bake. The flavors were amazing and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


sandra smith
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This pasta bake was easy to make and turned out delicious! I especially loved the crispy cheese topping.


varga aliz
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I loved this pasta bake! It was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make it again.


You Amane
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This pasta bake was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less feta cheese.


M Ayoub
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I've made this pasta bake several times and it's always a hit with my family. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Loyal Ame
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This pasta bake was delicious! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


asad islam
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this pasta bake. The feta cheese and pasta were a great combination.


Carrington Key
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I made this pasta bake for my family and they all loved it! It was a great way to use up some leftover spinach and feta cheese.


Ziaurr Rehamn
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pasta bake turned out great! I loved the combination of spinach, feta cheese, and pasta.


Hans Kraut
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This pasta bake was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more spices or herbs.


Sudan Shrestha
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I tried this recipe and it was amazing! The spinach and feta cheese were so flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


Sanjid Hasan
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This pasta bake was delicious! The spinach and feta cheese were a perfect combination, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Fmfkm Hnb
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add some extra feta cheese and spinach, and sometimes I use a different kind of pasta, like penne or rotini.


Deen Islam
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This Greek spinach pasta bake was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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