Spinach & Ricotta Pasta Bake

Name: Spinach & Ricotta Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 300g / 10 oz ziti pasta, (uncooked, or other short pasta of choice); 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (, shredded (or more! For topping)); 1 lb / 500 g ricotta ((Note 1)); 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (, grated); 2 garlic cloves (, crushed); 350g / 12oz frozen chopped spinach, (thawed and excess liquid pressed out ); 1 cup mozzarella cheese (, shredded); 3/4 tsp salt & pepper; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves (, minced); 700g / 24oz tomato passata ((1 standard bottle) (Note 2)); 1 tsp EACH onion and garlic powder; 2 tsp dried Italian Mixed Herbs ((Note 3)); 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes (, to taste (optional)); 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; Black pepper; 2 tbsp water ((if needed)); Parmesan cheese (, grated)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

Recipe video above. A lazy meal for midweek that tastes like spinach and ricotta stuffed shells or cannelloni - but without all the labour! Feel free to use your favourite store bought pasta sauce if you prefer. Reheats well and freezes well too!

Updated at: Sun, 30 Mar 2025 16:29:44 GMT