Archives for April 21, 2011

Popeye’s Pasta Bake

I love spinach.  Like a lot.  I put it in almost everything.  I usually buy those big tubs at Costco and throw handfuls of it in everything!  I also used to love watching Popeye when I was a kid.  Maybe that’s the reason I love spinach so much.  Who knows!  Either way, this one is dedicated to Popeye!

Popeye’s Pasta Bake
(Print this recipe!)

Ingredients:
8 oz. whole wheat penne, cooked and drained
1/2 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bag (16 oz) baby spinach
1 jar of your favorite pasta sauce (or a big can of crushed tomatoes)
2 carrots, shredded or grated
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Daiya mozzarella style cheese
EVOO

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Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 F

Sauté onions in a little EVOO over medium heat until tender.

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Add shredded carrots and sauté until tender.

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Add garlic and spinach and let the spinach wilt down.

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Add your pasta sauce and simmer on low for 5 minutes.

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Fold in your drained pasta.

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Pour your pasta mixture in a pan.

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Sprinkle with cheese.

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Bake for 35-40 minutes until it’s bubbly and cheese is melty and starting to brown on top.

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Cheesy.  Spinachy.  Pasta-licious!

Enjoy!

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