Wash the spinach well but do not dry. Place in a large pot, cover and cook over high heat until wilted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a colander to cool, then squeeze out the excess moisture.

Bake the pasta until the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Notes Variation You can substitute another chunky pasta, such as penne rigate, penne, ziti, or fusilli.

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until browned, 8 minutes. Add the leeks and cook until tender, 8 minutes. Add the leek mixture to the orzo, leaving 1 tablespoon of fat in the ...

Bake in the oven, uncovered, until the mozzarella is melted and the sauce bubbling, about 20 minutes more. Drizzle with oil, more cheese, the herbs and serve. Rate This Recipe ...

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, drained spinach, 1 cup of shredded ...

Dice red onion and mince garlic, saute them in olive oil. Add ground beef and brown it, use a wooden spoon to break the beef ...

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Drain the pasta and spinach well in a colander. Return them to the saucepot. Stir the sauce, ricotta, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and black ...

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Directions. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray an 18- by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. In a 12-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.

Pre-washed, packaged baby spinach can be used in a salad, whirred into a smoothie, baked into a casserole or even chopped up as a bright green garnish on any of the recipes below.