Baked Penne with Spinach, Ricotta & Fontina

Baked Penne with Spinach, Ricotta & Fontina

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(TESTED & PERFECTED RECIPE) Penne pasta is tossed in a creamy spinach and ricotta sauce, topped with cheese, and baked until golden brown.

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Grater
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Pot
  • Colander
  • Pan
  • Baking dish
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 lb penne
  • 1 (10 oz) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup packed basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 4 oz (½ cup) mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese) ()
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 2 cups grated fontina or whole milk mozzarella, divided
  • 5 tablespoons finely grated Pecorino Romano (or Parmigiano Reggiano), divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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