Meatless Monday: Baked Pasta

For more vegetarian recipes for teens, check out Veggie Teens: A Cookbook and Guide for Vegetarian Teenagers by Elyse May (aka Veggie Teen).

Baked Pasta Recipe

Ingredients 

1 box penna pasta
1/3 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cans diced tomatoes
1 10 ounce package of frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a large casserole dish.
2. Cook pasta according to box directions for al denta  pasta (which means the texture is "firm to the tooth").
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 15 seconds.
4. Add tomatoes, spinach, and Italian seasoning to the pan.
5. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add pasta and stir.
7. Pour into greased casserole dish and sprinkle with cheeses.
8. Bake 20-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melted.