Spinach and Cheese Pasta Bake

Name: Spinach and Cheese Pasta Bake
Ingredients: 400 g small pasta (I used malfade, but penne, rigatoni or small shells are also great); 375 g ricotta (see note 1 for extra add-ins); 300 g freshly shredded mozzarella; 100 g freshly grated parmesan; 130 g baby spinach (can be substituted with 250 g/9 oz frozen spinach, thawed and excess moisture squeezed out); 1 lemon, zested (see note 2); 1 tsp freshly grated garlic; ½ tsp sea salt flakes; ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 500 g good-quality tomato pasta sauce; 125 g pesto (store-bought or homemade); 20 g panko breadcrumbs; Olive oil spray; Olive oil; Chilli (red pepper) flakes (optional)

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Cheese Pasta Bake is the ultimate cosy family meal! Garlicky filling made from three cheeses and spinach that’s tossed through pasta is a family favourite.

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Ingredients

400 g small pasta (I used malfade, but penne, rigatoni or small shells are also great)
375 g ricotta (see note 1 for extra add-ins)
300 g freshly shredded mozzarella
100 g freshly grated parmesan
130 g baby spinach (can be substituted with 250 g/9 oz frozen spinach, thawed and excess moisture squeezed out)
1 lemon, zested (see note 2)
1 tsp freshly grated garlic
½ tsp sea salt flakes
½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
500 g good-quality tomato pasta sauce
125 g pesto (store-bought or homemade)
20 g panko breadcrumbs
Olive oil spray
Olive oil
Chilli (red pepper) flakes (optional)