RIGATONI WITH SPINACH AND FRESH MOZZARELLA

This baked rigatoni is full of flavor and yumminess! And bonus, this recipe has an entire Costco-sized package of spinach baked into it. Great use of those greens. You will love this!

Notes:

 *For picky eaters, this would turn out just fine if you skipped the spinach. 

*This recipe serves 8. It may be a good idea to make this in two, smaller 8X8 inch pans and freeze one of them. 

Thank you for the recipe @lisahb!

Rigatoni with Spinach and Fresh Mozzarella

A simple way to spice up your spaghetti (or rigatoni). You will love this fresh and delicious pasta!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Course: Main Dishes

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound rigatoni pasta cooked to al dente
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella
• 1 pound spinach chopped
• 1 medium sized yellow onion diced
• 2 T olive oil
• 2 cloves minced
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan
• fresh basil to garnish

Method

 

1. Sauté onion and garlic in 2 Tablespoon of olive oil.
2. Add the chopped spinach and continue to sauté.
3. Add 3/4ths of the fresh mozzarella cut into 1/2 inch chunks, a jar of your favorite marinara sauce, and the cooked rigatoni.
4. Transfer mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
5. Top with the remaining mozzarella and the fresh parmesan.
6. Bake at 350 °F for 25 minutes
7. Let cool for 5 minutes then garnish with fresh basil.