Baked Pasta with Ricotta and Spinach Cheesy Ricotta‑Spinach Baked Ziti al Forno Ingredients: 14 oz (400 g) ziti or penne rigate 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 10 oz (280 g) fresh spinach, roughly chopped 2 cups (500 g) ricotta cheese 1 large egg 1 cup (90 g) shredded mozzarella, divided ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan, divided 2 ½ cups (600 ml) marinara sauce 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp dried basil ¼ tsp ground nutmeg Salt & freshly‑ground black pepper, to taste Optional garnish: fresh basil ribbons Directions: Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Lightly grease a 9×13‑inch (23×33 cm) baking dish. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water 2 minutes less than package “al dente” time. Drain; set aside. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium. Sauté onion 4 min until translucent; add garlic and cook 30 sec. Add spinach, season with a pinch of salt, and wilt 2 min. Remove from heat; cool slightly. In a bowl, whisk ricotta, egg, oregano, basil, nutmeg, ¼‑cup Parmesan, ½‑cup mozzarella, salt, and pepper until smooth. Fold in sautéed spinach mixture. Combine cooked pasta with marinara sauce. Spread half of sauced pasta in baking dish. Dollop and gently spread ricotta‑spinach filling over pasta. Top with remaining pasta. Sprinkle remaining ½‑cup mozzarella and ¼‑cup Parmesan on top. Cover loosely with foil. Bake 20 min; uncover and bake 10 min more until cheese is golden and bubbly. Rest 5 min, garnish with basil, and serve hot. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Baking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 460 kcal | Servings: 6 #bakedpasta #ricotta #spinach #vegetarian #comfortfood #pastabake #weeknightdinner #italianinspired #cheesylovers #zitialforno #mealprep #familyfriendly #freezerfriendly #meatlessmonday #easyrecipes #onepanmeal #cheesebake #heartymeals #midweekmagic #ovenlove Nothing beats the cozy comfort of Cheesy Ricotta‑Spinach Baked Ziti fresh from the oven!

Shrimp and Hominy Casserole Creamy Shrimp & Hominy Bake with Cheddar and Peppers Ingredients: 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 (15-ounce) can white hominy, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn (optional) 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin Salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional) Juice of 1/2 lime 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips (optional topping) Directions: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add chopped red bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cook just until they turn pink, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat. In a large bowl, mix together hominy, corn, sour cream, milk, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, lime juice, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Fold in the cooked shrimp and vegetables. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and crushed tortilla chips if using. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until bubbling and golden on top. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving, if desired. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Kcal: 410 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings #shrimpbake #hominyrecipes #casserolerecipes #seafoodcasserole #easyweeknightmeal #southerncooking #shrimpdinner #cheesyshrimp #comfortfood #shrimpandhominy #bakedshrimpdish #easyfamilydinner #southernflavors #hominyandcheese #shrimpcheesebake #southwestrecipes #seafoodcomfortfood #shrimprecipes #cheesycasserole #spicycasserole 🦐🔥 This Shrimp and Hominy Casserole is the perfect cozy dinner — creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor! Comfort food with a southern twist 🌽🧀