Spinach And Ricotta Pasta Bake
Prep Time: 10 mins.
Cook Time: 25 mins.
Serves: 4-6
A comforting pasta bake with creamy ricotta, baby spinach, lemon and Parmesan, topped with golden melted cheese and finished with fresh basil. An easy, satisfying dinner for the whole family.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Fill a large pot with water, add 1 Tbsp cooking salt and bring to the boil. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Reserve 1½ cups of pasta water.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, garlic, lemon zest, spinach, reserved pasta water and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the ricotta mixture and stir to combine.
- Spoon the pasta into a baking dish and top with Perfect Italiano Perfect Bakes.
- Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes.
- Once golden, remove from the oven, dollop over the optional extra ricotta and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves.
More Tips
- To save on prep time, use Perfect Italiano Traditional grated parmesan in place of the block
