Description
This Spanakopita Casserole is a comforting, cheesy twist on the classic Greek dish. Instead of phyllo dough, tender pasta is combined with ricotta, feta, spinach, and mozzarella for a creamy, flavorful bake. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or potlucks, this dish brings all the delicious flavors of spanakopita in an easy-to-make casserole!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16-ounce) box penne pasta
- 1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed (or 1 pound fresh spinach, chopped)
- 1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped (or 3 teaspoons dried dill)
- 1 (15-ounce) tub ricotta cheese
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook penne pasta until al dente according to package directions.
- Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Spinach Mixture
- If using frozen spinach, squeeze out excess moisture.
- If using fresh spinach, chop it and sauté in a dry pan over medium heat until wilted.
- In a large bowl, mix spinach, feta, ricotta, dill, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the Casserole
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer half of the cooked pasta in the dish.
- Spread half of the spinach mixture over the pasta.
- Repeat with the remaining pasta and spinach mixture.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake Until Golden & Bubbly
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve & Enjoy
- Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with extra dill or feta for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh dill gives the best flavor, but dried works too.
- Drain Spinach Well: Excess moisture can make the casserole watery.
- Add More Garlic: Minced garlic adds extra depth to the dish.
- Customize It: Add sun-dried tomatoes, olives, or artichokes for a Mediterranean twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek