For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage. Feel free to add other vegetables to the meat sauce, such as chopped bell peppers or mushrooms. For a crispier topping, broil the dish for the last 2-3 minutes of baking, watching carefully to prevent burning. This dish can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated. Add about 15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold. Experiment with different types of cheese! Provolone, parmesan, or ricotta would all be delicious additions. Make sure to remove as much moisture as possible from the spinach otherwise the dish will be watery.
Roscoe Bruen
May 3, 2025My kids call this 'pasta pizza,' and they ask for it all the time!
Dessie Hermiston
Apr 17, 2025Next time, I'll try adding a layer of ricotta cheese between the pasta and meat sauce.
Gerardo Mckenzie
Mar 2, 2025I made this for a potluck, and it was completely gone by the end of the night!
Marian Johnson
Feb 4, 2025I added some mushrooms and bell peppers to the meat sauce, and it was delicious!
Adolphus Parisian
Jan 17, 2025So easy to make and clean up. A perfect weeknight meal!
Glennie Monahan
Dec 18, 2024I used rotini pasta instead of penne, and it worked great.
Rachel Goldner
Sep 9, 2023This was a hit with my family! Even my picky eaters loved it.