Spinachraviolicasserolewithalfredosauce Recipes

SPINACH ALFREDO PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta in the boiling water, draining it about 2 minutes before the time on the package. It should still be a bit firm. Rinse it in cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside.
• Mix the ricotta with the parsley and lemon zest in a small bowl and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
• In a large deep skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the mushrooms have given up their liquid, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the spinach and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach has wilted. Remove the vegetables and set aside, leaving any liquid in the skillet.
• Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Pour in the wine and let it bubble up and reduce for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Add the half-and-half and cream, season with salt and pepper and cook, whisking, until it's all combined. If it gets too thick as it cooks, you can thin it with a little vegetable broth. When the sauce looks good, remove it from the heat and stir in 3/4 cup of the Parmesan.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small pan. Remove from the heat and stir in the breadcrumbs and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
• In the buttered baking dish, stir together the pasta, vegetables and sauce. (Add a splash of broth if needed). Add spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture, pushing them a bit into the pasta. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the pasta. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and cook until the top is brown and the mixture is bubbling, about 20 minutes more.

SPINACH AND RAVIOLI LASAGNA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, toss spinach and pesto. In another bowl, mix Alfredo sauce and broth. Spoon one-third of sauce mixture (about 1/2 cup) into baking dish. Top with half of spinach mixture. Arrange half of ravioli in single layer over spinach mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining sauce mixture.
• Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until bubbly. Garnish with basil and paprika.

ALFREDO CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook spinach according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings., Drain spinach. In the same skillet, saute spinach in reserved drippings for 1 minute. Stir in the alfredo sauce, pepper and bacon; heat through.

SAVORY SPINACH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and milk; mix until blended. Spoon spinach into 1-quart casserole, top with cream cheese mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes.

SPINACH ALFREDO SAUCE (BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN®)

Steps:

• Heat butter in a saucepan over low heat; cook spinach in the melted butter until warmed, about 1 minute. Add cream and cream cheese to spinach mixture; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
• Fold Parmesan cheese and garlic powder into spinach mixture; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until sauce is thickened and smooth, about 10 more minutes.

SPINACH RAVIOLI CASSEROLE WITH ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Lightly grease a 9 x 9 x 3-inch oven proof dish.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Pour enough Alfredo sauce to cover the bottom bottom of the casserole (approx 1/2").
• Top with a single layer of ravioli, a third of the mushrooms and 1/3 of the mozzarella.
• Sprinkle with 1/3 of the chili flakes and 1/3 garlic, season with salt & pepper.
• Repeat layers saving 1/3 of the mozzarella & the parmesan.
• On the last layer pour in the chili sauce spreading it evenly over the top.
• Cover the casserole with foil; bake for 45 minutes, remove foil.
• Top with remaining mozzarella & the parmesan, continue to bake uncovered for approx 15 minutes or until the top is beautifully browned.
• Rest 10 minutes and serve.

SPINACI (SPINACH) ALLA PADELLA (FRYING PAN)

Steps:

• Bring 1 gallon of water to boil in a large pot with 2 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt. Add the spinach, pushing it down into the water with a skimmer, and immediately remove it to a bowl of ice water.
• Drain the spinach once cooled (don't leave it in for too long) and squeeze out the water. Divide spinach into 4 sections and compress each into a ball (each ball will be about
• 1 cup and they can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to a day).
• Cut each ball in half and then in half again to chop up the spinach.
• Place 1/4 cup of the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the garlic to the pan and shake the pan often, for about 1 minute or until the garlic is lightly browned. Add the spinach and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste. It will seem dry. Remove the spinach to a bowl, sprinkle with a little olive oil and garnish with lemon wedges.
• Variations:
• Try adding some chopped anchovy with the garlic.
• For creamed spinach: substitute butter for half of the oil and add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream as you cook the spinach.

SPINACH AND RICE ALFREDO

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute garlic in butter. Stir in cream and cheese; cook for 1 minute or until the cheese is melted. Add spinach, salt and white pepper. Cook for 1 minute or until spinach is wilted. Stir in rice.

RAVIOLI IN SPINACH ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups of water to boil and add the spinach pouch. Bring back to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Then add the ravioli, return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until the ravioli float. Pour contents of pot into a colander.
• Remove the spinach pouch from the colander and cut open. Pour spinach into a large skillet. Add alfredo sauce and mix gently to blend. Heat over medium heat 4-5 minutes until the mixture just begins to bubblee, stirring frequently.
• Add the cooked ravioli and stir to coat. Heat gently. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese.
• NOTE: To make your own Alfredo Sauce: Combine a stick of butter, about 1-2 cups Parmesan cheese and about 1/2 cup of cream or milk in a saucepan. Cook till the sauce thickens slightly. You can add a little garlic to this sauce, also.