Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked spinach mixture, feta cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate pot, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
- Stir in the marinara sauce with the cooked pasta until evenly coated.
- In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture on the bottom. Spread the spinach and cheese mixture over the pasta, then top with the remaining pasta.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the pie cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a meatier version, add cooked ground beef or turkey to the spinach mixture.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute the penne pasta with gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg