Double Spinach Bake

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 ounces spinach fettuccini noodles, uncooked
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 green onion, finely chopped (with top)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• herbs, of your choice (optional)
• 4 -5 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup low-fat milk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• fresh ground black pepper
• salt
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees. cook pasta according to package directions. drain; set aside.
• 2 melt 1 tablespoons butter in a nonstick skillet. add mushrooms, green onion, and garlic. cook and stir over medium heat until mushrooms are softened. add spinach and water. cover; cook until spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes. add salt and pepper to taste.
• 3 combine ricotta cheese, milk, egg, nutmeg, salt, black pepper and herbs, if using, in large bowl. gently stir in noodles and vegetables; toss to coat evenly.
• 4 lightly coat a shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. spread noodle mixture in casserole. sprinkle with parmesan cheese. bake 25-30 minutes or until knife inserted halfway to center comes out clean.