Showing posts with label mozzarella. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mozzarella. Show all posts

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Spinach & Ricotta Lasagne



Not my image because I couldn't get a good one!
I'll try again next time I make it.

Serves 2 - 4

Get This -

curly or flat lasagne (use according to instructions on the pack)
1 cup passata
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
6 cups baby spinach, loosely packed and chopped well
250g ricotta
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella
200g feta, crumbled
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch nutmeg
salt & pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Do This -
  1. Preheat oven to 220°C.
  2. In a large fry pan add oil and heat to medium-low heat.
  3. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add chopped spinach and sauté until wilted, about 3 minutes.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine garlic, spinach, ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, feta, egg, oregano, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  6. Place one layer of cooked lasagne sheets in the base of a casserole dish.
  7. Layer with passata, spinach & ricotta mix and lasagne sheets.
  8. Finish with a layer of pasta and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
  9. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes, or until cheese is hot and bubbly.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake with Spinach & Semi-Dried Tomatoes

from Taste.com.au


Serves 4

Get This -
  • 250g dried pasta
  • 2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped 
  • 100g baby spinach leaves
  • 300ml light thickened cream
  • 3/4 cup semi-dried tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Do This -
  1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a 5cm-deep, 20cm x 28cm (base), 8-cup capacity baking dish.
  2. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water for 10 minutes or until tender.
  3. Drain pasta and return to saucepan. Add chicken, spinach, cream, tomatoes and 1 cup parmesan. Toss until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spoon mixture into prepared dish. Top with mozzarella and remaining parmesan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Spoon pasta bake onto serving plates. Serve.

Recipe from Taste.com.au