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Easy Cheesy Spinach Casserole

It doesn't get much easier than this... No sautéing and hardly any chopping - everything is cooked in one dish before putting in the oven (i even bake it in my toaster over). A great way to use up spinach that's been in the fridge for a while. Use whole-wheat pasta for extra nutrients. You could probably sub rice for the pasta. Add a dash of hot sauce to jazz it up a bit. Measurements and cooking times are approximate.

Steps

Preheat oven to 350f.
Combine broth , spinach and garlic in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
Cook 5 minutes until spinach is wilted.
Cream using a stick blender.
Bring back a boil , add pasta , and simmer until pasta is al dente.
Dilute starch in an equal amount of cold water.
Stir into pot along with cream cheese.
Simmer until thickened.
Remove from heat.
In a separate bowl , whisk eggs together.
Stirring constantly , add several spoonfuls of the mix to the eggs.
Stir into remaining pasta & sauce mix.
Pour into an oven-safe dish.
Mix breadcrumbs with grated cheese and sprinkle over top.
Bake 10 approximately 10 minutes , or until a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
Turn oven to broil and cook until cheese turns golden - watch constantly.

Ingredients

vegetable broth, fresh spinach, garlic clove, fresh parsley, elbow macaroni, tapioca starch, cream cheese, eggs, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs