Cheryl’s Spinach Cheesy Pasta Casserole
The word casserole comes from the French word ‘casse’, which means a large spoon used for serving food.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Cheryl’s Spinach Cheesy Pasta Casserole
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Stir in the flour until well combined. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
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Cook the sauce until it thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
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Add the cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese to the sauce. Stir until melted and smooth.
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Season with salt and black pepper.
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Add the cooked pasta and spinach to the cheese sauce. Mix well.
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Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
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Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy your Cheryl's Spinach Cheesy Pasta Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 15g30%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.