Mr. food's garden rigatoni
9 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Rigatoni or penne pasta |
| 20 | ounces | Frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry |
| 15 | ounces | Ricotta cheese |
| 3 | Eggs, beaten | |
| 1 | cup | Grated Parmesan cheese, divided |
| ⅓ | cup | Chopped fresh parsley |
| 2 | teaspoons | Salt |
| 1 | teaspoon | Black pepper |
| 26 | ounces | To 30 ounces spaghetti sauce |
Directions
======================================================= ============== ==== == Preheat the oven to 375øF. Prepare the pasta according to the package directions, except cooked for 3 minutes less than instructed. Drain, rinse, and drain again; set aside. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta cheese, eggs, _ cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, and spaghetti sauce; mix well. Add the pasta and toss until well coated. Pour into a 9" x 13" baking dish that has been coated with nonstick vegetable spray; sprinkle the top with the remaining ¬ cup Parmesan cheese and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until heated through. NOTE: Be creative with your rigatoni! Add your favorite seasonings or add-ins. For instance, if you want to make a heartier dish, add some browned sausage or shredded mozzarella cheese. It's easy to look like a kitchen whiz!