Two-Cheese Pasta Casserole

Health score
54%
Two-Cheese Pasta Casserole
55 min.
8
344kcal

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Are you looking for a comforting and delicious dish that will please a crowd? Look no further than this Two-Cheese Pasta Casserole! Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy weeknight dinner, this casserole combines the rich flavors of ricotta and Parmesan cheeses with hearty mostaccioli pasta, all enveloped in a savory spaghetti sauce.

What makes this dish truly special is the addition of thawed, chopped spinach, which not only adds a pop of color but also boosts the nutritional value. With each bite, you’ll enjoy a delightful blend of textures and flavors, enhanced by the subtle crunch of green onions and the briny goodness of pimiento-stuffed olives. This recipe is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of comfort food that brings everyone together around the table.

Ready in just 55 minutes and serving up to eight people, this Two-Cheese Pasta Casserole is a fantastic option for those busy days when you want to serve something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. With a balanced caloric profile and a health score of 54, it’s a dish you can feel good about serving. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a cheesy, pasta-filled delight that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces mostaccioli pasta 
  • 26 ounces pasta sauce 
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese 
  • 10 ounces spinach frozen thawed chopped
  • 0.3 cup spring onion chopped
  • 0.3 cup pimientos sliced
  • tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  2. Mix pasta and remaining ingredients. Spoon into ungreased rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches.
  3. Cover and bake about 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories344kcal
Protein18.79%
Fat22.31%
Carbs58.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.88
Glycemic Load
19.19
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.919130325317%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
11.26mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.83mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.33mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:343.98kcal
17.2%
Fat:8.63g
13.27%
Saturated Fat:4.82g
30.13%
Carbohydrates:51.24g
17.08%
Net Carbohydrates:46.72g
16.99%
Sugar:5.46g
6.07%
Cholesterol:28.2mg
9.4%
Sodium:535.53mg
23.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.35g
32.7%
Vitamin K:145.6µg
138.67%
Vitamin A:4997.11IU
99.94%
Selenium:46.73µg
66.75%
Manganese:0.91mg
45.56%
Phosphorus:244.87mg
24.49%
Folate:79.21µg
19.8%
Calcium:197.26mg
19.73%
Magnesium:78.83mg
19.71%
Vitamin C:15.54mg
18.83%
Fiber:4.52g
18.07%
Potassium:608.14mg
17.38%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.3%
Vitamin E:2.57mg
17.15%
Copper:0.34mg
17.05%
Iron:2.73mg
15.15%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.78%
Zinc:1.91mg
12.74%
Vitamin B3:2.2mg
11%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.81%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.86%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.29%