Cheesy Sausage and Spinach Bowtie Pasta Bake

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease a baking dish./n
Step 2: Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside./n
Step 3: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then sauté the chopped onion until softened./n
Step 4: Add the ground sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks./n
Step 5: Stir in the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant./n
Step 6: Add the marinara sauce and chopped spinach, simmering for 3–4 minutes until the spinach wilts./n
Step 7: Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce mixture, then stir in the ricotta cheese.
Step 8: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese./n
Step 9: Bake for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly with a golden top./n
Step 10: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Storage and Reheating Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.

Reheat in the oven at 180°C (350°F) until warmed through, or microwave individual portions.

This dish can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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