Spinach-Spaghetti Bake
A cheesy, spinach-packed spaghetti bake with rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, perfect for family dinners or gatherings craving comfort food with a nutritious twist.
Ingredients
- 16 oz. thin spaghetti ⓘ
- 10 oz. chopped spinach, thawed and drained ⓘ
- 15 oz. Ricotta cheese ⓘ
- 3 eggs ⓘ
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese ⓘ
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper ⓘ
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg ⓘ
- 27.5 oz. jar spaghetti sauce ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon dried basil ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder ⓘ
- 12 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese ⓘ
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti as directed on the package; drain.
- Combine thawed and drained chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, beaten eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, sliced green onions, pepper, and ground nutmeg in a medium bowl.
- Place half of the spaghetti in a 12 x 8 1/2-inch baking dish.
- Spoon half of the spinach mixture over the spaghetti.
- Sprinkle with half of the shredded Mozzarella cheese.
- Top with the remaining spaghetti mixture.
- Cover and bake for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
736
kcal
37% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).