Mr. food's garden rigatoni
Yield: 9 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Rigatoni or penne pasta
- 20 oz Frozen spinach thawed and - squeezed dry
- 15 oz Ricotta cheese
- 3 Eggs beaten
- 1 c Grated Parmesan cheese - divided
- 1/3 c Chopped fresh parsley
- 2 ts Salt
- 1 ts Black pepper
- 26 oz To 30 ounces spaghetti sauce
Instructions:
======================================================= ============== ==== == 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!
