Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook 12 oz of pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

- In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté 2 cloves of minced garlic for 1 minute, then add 2 cups of spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella (1/2 cup), half of the Parmesan (1/4 cup), 0.5 tsp of salt, 0.25 tsp of black pepper, and 1 tsp of Italian seasoning. Stir in the sautéed spinach and garlic.

- Spread half of the marinara sauce (1 cup) at the bottom of the greased baking dish. Layer with half of the cooked pasta, then the ricotta-spinach mixture, then the remaining pasta and top with the rest of the marinara sauce.

- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top.

- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

- Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.

Nutrition
Notes
Dry spinach well to avoid a watery bake. Cook pasta to al dente for texture. Distribute ricotta mixture evenly for consistent flavor.
