World Famous Recipes

Cheesy Spinach & Pasta Bake and Spinach

1 (7-ounce) package uncooked dried elbow macaroni

1/4 cup dried bread crumbs

1 tablespoon LAND O LAKES® Butter

1 medium (1/2 cup) onion, chopped

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning*

1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic

1 (9 to 10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained

4 ounces (1 cup) deli LAND O LAKES® Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Spaghetti sauce, if desired

Heat oven to 350°F. Cook macaroni according to package directions.

Drain. Set aside.

Meanwhile, sprinkle bread crumbs into buttered 3-quart casserole. Set

aside.

Melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; stir in onion, Italian

seasoning, pepper and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring

constantly, until onion is softened (2 to 3 minutes). Stir in

spinach. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until spinach is

heated through (2 to 4 minutes). Stir in cooked macaroni and all

remaining ingredients except spaghetti sauce.

Spoon into prepared casserole, pressing gently. Bake for 20 to 25minutes or

until heated through. Serve spaghetti sauce over baked

pasta, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.

*Substitute 1/4 teaspoon each dried basil leaves, dried marjoram

leaves and dried oregano leaves, and 1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese and Spinach