Fusilloni ‘al Forno’
with Spinach, Homemade Marinara, and Fresh Ricotta
- Wheat
- Milk
Oven-baked pasta (pasta al forno) is Italian comfort food at its finest. Even if you don’t have a Nonna, you can still appreciate the nostalgic warmth this dish brings to the table. A pinch of nutmeg in the ricotta is our little secret—and now it’s yours!
Ingredients
6 ounce
Fussiloni Pasta
(Contains: Wheat)
½ cup
Mozzarella Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
8 ounce
Ricotta Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 can
Crushed Tomatoes
8 ounce
Spinach
2 clove
Garlic
1 bunch
Basil
1 teaspoon
Nutmeg
1 unit
Yellow Onion
Not included in your delivery
1 tablespoon
Olive Oil
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of water with a large pinch of salt to a boil. Halve, peel, and dice the onion. Mince or grate the garlic. Strip the basil leaves from the stems, reserving both.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-proof pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 4-5 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic to the pan and cook 30 seconds, until fragrant. Set half this onion mixture aside in a small bowl.
Add the fusilloni to the boiling water and cook 9-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Add the spinach and a large pinch of nutmeg to the pan and cook, tossing, 2-3 minutes, until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer the spinach mixture to a medium bowl and combine with 1⁄2 cup ricotta. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary.
Return the reserved onion mixture to the same pan over medium heat. Add the crushed tomatoes and basil stems to the pan. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, assemble the baked fusilloni: Remove the basil stems from the sauce and add the fusilloni to the pan with the tomato mixture and toss to combine. Dollop with spoonfuls of the spinach-ricotta mixture, then sprinkle with mozzarella.
Transfer pan to the oven for about 5 minutes, until melted and bubbly. HINT: If you don’t have an oven-proof pan, transfer the pasta to a baking dish and top with the tomato sauce and cheeses before baking.
Tear the basil leaves and sprinkle over the baked fusilloni. Serve divided between bowls and enjoy!
