Baked Spanakopita Pasta
Prerna Advani
by Prerna Advani

Categories

  • Fusion
  • Italian
  • Mediterranean
  • Pasta

Some Italian/Greek fusion to start the new year.

Ingredients:

Per 2 servings:

  • 8 oz pasta of choice (1/2 the box)
  • 3 cups spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup arugula, chopped
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • ~3-4 scallions, chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ~ 5 oz cream cheese
  • ~ 1/2 cup feta, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/2 cup parmesan, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/2 cup ricotta
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cook pasta just shy of al dente and reserve ~1 cup of pasta water.

  • Combine all of your greens (spinach, arugula, parsley, scallions) and mix.

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  • In a pot, add olive oil and garlic and cook for a minute. Add your mixed greens along with your reserved pasta water - start with 1/2 cup of water and add more as needed for your desired consistency. Cook until your mixture has fully wilted.

  • Add all of your cheeses and mix well for a smooth sauce.

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  • Add pasta and simmer your sauce for a few minutes if you like a thicker texture.

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  • Remove from heat and transfer to a greased 8x8 baking dish. Add feta, parmesan, and scallions as a topping.

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  • Bake for ~12 minutes until the sauce bubbles and cheese has melted. Wait a few minutes to cool and then serve!

  • Enjoy!

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