Spinach And Ricotta Baked Pasta

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If you are a spinach lover, then here is a great-tasting side dish, pasta, cheese and spinach baked all in one casserole...very yummy! Prep time does not include boiling the pasta or the spinach

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Steps

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Set oven to 350 degrees.

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Butter a 4-quart baking dish.

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Cook pasta in boiling water , until firm-tender.

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Drain.

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Place the cooked pasta in the casserole dish.

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In a large pot of boiling water blanch the spinach.

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Cool , squeeze out excess liquid , then roughly chop the spinach.

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In a bowl combine spinach , ricotta , sour cream , eggs , parmesan cheese , dill , pepper and salt.

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Spoon mixture over the pasta in the casserole dish.

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Toss lightly to combine.

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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

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Let stand for 5 minutes before serving cut in wedges-- enjoy !.

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Ingredients

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rigatoni pasta, fresh spinach, ricotta cheese, sour cream, eggs, parmesan cheese, dill, salt and pepper