Cheesy Spinach Delight – Bisignano Style
Elevate your spinach experience with our Cheesy Spinach Delight – a Bisignano-inspired creation that fuses the wholesome goodness of spinach with a rich blend of cheeses and aromatic herbs. It's a delectable dish that promises to satisfy your taste buds.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 10 oz. packages frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained, or 1½ lbs. fresh spinach, cooked and finely chopped
- 1 16 oz. carton ricotta or cottage cheese*
- 1 cup bread crumbs or packaged herb stuffing
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms or canned sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup chopped green pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup spaghetti sauce canned or homemade (see page 36)
- 1 lb. mozzarella cheese sliced
- 1 teaspoon basil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and drained spinach, ricotta or cottage cheese, bread crumbs, lightly beaten eggs, mushrooms, and chopped green pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Pour the spinach mixture into a buttered 13-inch baking dish and spread sour cream on top.
- Pour a layer of spaghetti sauce over the sour cream, using most but not all of the sauce.
- Cover the mixture with slices of mozzarella cheese.
- Spread the remaining spaghetti sauce over the cheese slices.
- Sprinkle basil and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the dish is golden and bubbly.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
For a Lower Fat Version:
To reduce the fat content, use reduced-fat ricotta or cottage cheese, reduced-fat sour cream, and only half a pound of thinly sliced mozzarella. Enjoy a lighter yet equally delicious version of this Bisignano Spinach dish!Wine Advice:
Pair this Cheesy Spinach Delight with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. The bright acidity of the wine complements the richness of the cheeses and enhances the overall dining experience. Buon Appetito!Nutritional Information
Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 20 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 5 g