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Pesto Pasta Bake

Pesto pasta bake is the perfect Meatless Monday recipe that the whole family will love. An easy 30 minute dinner recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 336 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cooked penne or short noodles
  • 6 ounces pesto sauce
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach (chopped)
  • ¾ cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • diced tomatoes for garnishing

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375º Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together cooked pasta and pesto sauce. Spread into the prepared pan. 8 ounces cooked penne or short noodles, 6 ounces pesto sauce
  3. Layer spinach over the pasta and add dollops of ricotta cheese over the pasta. Top with shredded cheese. 1 cup fresh baby spinach, ¾ cup ricotta cheese, 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  4. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  5. Garnish with diced tomatoes if desired. diced tomatoes

Notes

  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
  • The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the pasta. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
  • You can use low fat ricotta and low fat mozzarella if you'd like.
  • Use gluten free noodles for a gluten free dinner!
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks. The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the pasta. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

Nutrition Information

Calories 336kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 529mg (22%) Potassium 105mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1430IU (29%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 305mg (31%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336

% Daily Value*

Calories 336kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 529mg 22%
Potassium 105mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1430IU 29%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 305mg 31%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.