No-Boil Pasta Bake
Made in one pan, this no-boil pasta bake is a quick, easy, and healthy vegetarian recipe that is perfect for a busy weeknight. Serve it on its own or with a green salad for a well-balanced meal.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes -
Cook Time: 45 minutes
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Total Time: 55 minutes
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Yield: 6 servings 1x -
Category: Dinner -
Method: Baked
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Method:Ingredients
- 1 pound short-cut pasta, such as fusilli or penne
- 1 jar (24 oz.) marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup spinach, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
- Parmesan, to serve
- Fresh basil, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 400°F and grab a 9×13-inch or similar-sized baking dish.
- Add the marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, spinach, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the baking dish, and gently stir until combined. Add the water and stir again to combine.
- Dump the uncooked pasta into the baking dish and gently stir until well mixed and all the pasta is submerged in the liquid mixture.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil (do not skip this step!), ensuring it’s sealed tightly, transfer it to the oven, and bake for 40-45 minutes until the pasta is tender and cooked to al dente. Remove the foil and, using a large spoon or spatula, give everything a good stir.
- Optional: Top the baking dish with shredded mozzarella and then return to the oven to bake, uncovered, for a final 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Once baked, remove it from the oven, allow it to cool for 5 minutes, and then serve with chopped basil, and grated parmesan, and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
To Use Fresh Onion: Swap the onion powder for 1 medium onion diced.
To Use Fresh Garlic: Swap the garlic powder for 4 cloves of garlic minced.
To Use Frozen Spinach: Thaw 1/4 cup of frozen spinach, press out as much water as possible, and add it to the recipe as per step #2.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 426 calories
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Carbohydrates: 67 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 19 grams
Find it online: https://kaynutrition.com/no-boil-pasta-bake/
