Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the rigatoni for about 8 minutes until just shy of al dente.
- In a large skillet, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, egg, half of the grated Parmesan, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Mix until smooth.
- Fold the cooled spinach into the ricotta mixture until well combined.
- Spread a layer of tomato sauce across the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Mix the remaining tomato sauce with the drained rigatoni and coat evenly.
- Layer half of the coated rigatoni in the baking dish, followed by the ricotta-spinach mixture.
- Top with the remaining rigatoni, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and the remaining Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure to remove the foil during the last baking phase for a golden crust and avoid overcooking the pasta to maintain optimal texture.
