YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Hearty Lean Beef & Ricotta Baked Pasta
Savor a comforting baked pasta dish featuring lean beef and creamy ricotta nestled among whole wheat pasta, tangy marinara, and fresh spinach. This meal melds robust flavors with a hearty texture, making it a wholesome, well-balanced option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
INGREDIENTS
4 oz Lean Ground Beef
1/2 cup Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
1/2 cup Whole Wheat Pasta (cooked)
1/2 cup Marinara Sauce
1 cup Fresh Spinach
1/4 cup Chopped Onion
1 clove Minced Garlic
1 tsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Boil water and cook the whole wheat pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant.
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Stir in the marinara sauce and fresh spinach. Allow the spinach to wilt and the flavors to combine for 2-3 minutes.
In a baking dish, mix in the cooked pasta with the beef mixture. Dollop the ricotta cheese evenly over the top and gently swirl to incorporate without fully mixing.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the dish is heated through and the edges are slightly crispy.
Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, then serve warm.