Cheesy Spinach & Pasta Bake
- 1 (7-ounce) package uncooked dried elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Butter
- 1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning*
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
- 1 (9- to 10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Pasta sauce, if desired
- Heat oven to 350F.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions.
- Drain.
- Set aside.
- Sprinkle bread crumbs into buttered 3-quart casserole.
- Set aside.
- Melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; stir in onion, Italian seasoning, pepper and garlic.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until onion is softened (2 to 3 minutes).
- Stir in spinach.
- Continue cooking, stirring constantly, 2-4 minutes or until spinach is heated through.
- Stir in cooked macaroni and all remaining ingredients except spaghetti sauce.
- Spoon into prepared casserole, pressing gently.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve spaghetti sauce over baked pasta, if desired.
elbow macaroni, bread crumbs, butter, onion, italian seasoning, coarse ground pepper, fresh garlic, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, pasta sauce
Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/2544/cheesy-spinach-pasta-bake (may not work)