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Recipe Name:
Cheesy Spinach Pasta Pie
How many people does
your recipe serve?
1 - 3
Dry Pasta Used:
SPAGHETTI
Cooking Time:
30-45 min
Ingredients:
1 (9-ounce) package Classic Dishes Creamed Spinach, defrosted according to package directions
6 ounces dry spaghetti, prepared according to package directions
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 large eggs, divided use
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided use
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/3 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon crushed dried basil leaves
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (175°C).
Combine pasta, oil and 2 lightly beaten eggs in large bowl; press onto bottom and up side of 10-inch pie plate.
Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until set.
Combine creamed spinach, remaining eggs, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, half-and-half, onion, Parmesan, parsley and basil; spoon into pasta shell. Top with remaining mozzarella.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean; cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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