Easy Spinach & Meatball Pasta Bake
Prep Time
Serves
Cooking Mode
2 cup penne, cooked according to package instructions, 1 cup pasta water reserved
2 tsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
4 cups lightly packed baby spinach
1 cup tomato sauce
½ cup light ricotta cheese
16 ready-to-cook Italian meatballs
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp fresh basil (optional)
2 cup penne, cooked according to package instructions, 1 cup pasta water reserved
2 tsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
4 cups lightly packed baby spinach
1 cup tomato sauce
½ cup light ricotta cheese
16 ready-to-cook Italian meatballs
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp fresh basil (optional)
Directions
1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion until tender, about 5 min. Stir in the spinach, remove from heat and keep covered until the spinach is wilted, about 2 min. Uncover and let cool completely. Stir in cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, tomato sauce, and ricotta. Transfer to an 8 x 8-in. (20 x 20 cm) baking dish. Nestle meatballs evenly in the pasta mixture. Top with mozzarella.
2Bake covered with foil 20 min. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 min., or until cheese is melted and bubbling. To serve, garnish with fresh basil (if using).
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