Ham Spinach Mostaccioli Casserole Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, a good pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and sausage; cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until crumbled, golden brown and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper; cook, stirring, until the garlic is tender and the tomato paste is thoroughly combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, parsley sprigs and 1/4 cup water and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then cover partially with a lid and reduce the heat to medium low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded, about 15 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, stir together the ricotta, 1/4 cup of the Pecorino Romano, the egg, remaining 1/4 teaspoon oregano, pinch of salt and a couple grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until smooth and combined; set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Once the meat sauce is finished cooking, remove the parsley sprigs and discard. Stir in the al dente mostaccioli until well coated.
• Transfer half of the pasta and sauce to the prepared baking dish, then spread the ricotta mixture on top in an even layer with a rubber spatula or small offset spatula. Top with the remaining pasta and sauce, followed by the mozzarella, then the remaining 3 tablespoons Pecorino Romano.
• Cover the baking dish with foil and bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is bubbling at the edges, 10 to 15 minutes more. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package. Drain and rinse.
• In large saucepan melt margarine. Add onion or leeks and garlic. Cover and cook about 5 mins or till onions are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in flour, thyme, and pepper.
• Add half and half, light cream, or milk and the chicken broth all at once.
• Cook and stir til thick and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more.
• Stir in pasta, ham, and spinach.
• Spoon mixture into a 3 quart casserole.
• Cover and bake 30-35 mins at 350 or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir gently before serving.

Steps:

• In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook ham over medium heat until lightly browned. Stir in the carrots, soup, spinach, water, pepper and salt; heat through. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish., Unroll crescent dough; separate into 2 rectangles. Seal perforations. Cut each rectangle lengthwise into 4 strips; make a lattice crust. Bake at 375° until filling is bubbly and crust is golden brown, 18-22 minutes.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 13x9 inch baking dish. If using instant potatoes, make, following directions above, otherwise, heat leftover mashed potatoes, so they are spreadable.Set aside. In medium bowl, combine onion,pepper,spinach,sour cream,cream cheese and eggs; mix well.Spread this mixture into bottom of buttered dish.Sprinkle ham over spinach mixture, top with hot mashed potatoes. Cover with foil, and bake at 350 for 35 to 40,minutes, or until mixture begins to bubble at the edges. Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese evenly over the top. Bake uncovered for an additional 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into.