How to Make Cheryl's Spinach Cheesy Pasta Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a comforting and delicious meal that the whole family will love? Look no further than Cheryl's Spinach Cheesy Pasta Casserole. This hearty and satisfying casserole is the perfect way to sneak some healthy greens into your family's diet while still indulging in a cheesy, comforting dish.

This casserole is a great way to use up any leftover pasta, or you can cook up a fresh batch to use in this recipe. The combination of tender pasta, creamy cheese, and hearty spinac...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package medium seashell pasta
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 ½ (26 ounce) jars tomato basil pasta sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain. Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan, and cook the spinach 4 to 6 minutes, until tender.
  • Place the cooked pasta in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and oil. Toss the pasta with the cooked spinach, egg mixture, and bread crumbs.
  • Cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with 1/3 of the pasta sauce. Pour half of the pasta mixture into the baking dish, and cover with another 1/3 of the pasta sauce. Sprinkle with half of the Cheddar cheese and half of the mozzarella. Layer with remaining pasta mixture, and top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the rest of the Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.
  • Nutrition

    379 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 668mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 350mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 476mg