Hybrid Spinach and 3 Cheese Vegetarian and Meat Big Pasta Bake Dinner
From Vegetarians & Meat-Lovers: Split Table Recipes by Julie Hoag
May 31, 2026 · 15 min · Season 4 · Episode 20
About this episode
This episode features a recipe for a hybrid spinach and three cheese pasta bake that caters to both vegetarians and meat eaters, perfect for larger groups.
Season 4, Episode 20: Hybrid Spinach and 3 Cheese Vegetarian and Meat Big Pasta Bake Dinner. Cooking for a larger group where some people are vegetarians and others are meat eaters? This is your solution! This is a super easy and yummy baked pasta dish. This recipe uses two pans and will feed 8-10 people. It's similar to a spinach lasagna, but easier to make because you stir the ingredients together rather than need to build layers. Ingredients: 2 pan version 16 oz penne or rigatoni pasta 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 ½ Tbsp minced garlic from a jar 5 cups fresh baby spinach, packed 15 oz ricotta cheese ¾ c. grated Parmesan cheese 4 c. shredded mozzarella cheese 2 Tbsp dried basil leaves 2 eggs, scrambled 1 ½ tsp salt ¾ tsp black pepper 49 oz marinara sauce 36 oz frozen Italian meatballs Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Cook pasta according to the instructions on the package to al dente. Cook frozen meatballs according to the package instructions. Spread marinara sauce on the bottom of each pan, one 9x13 inch glass baking dish, and a smaller baking dish 8x11.5 inch/2 QT. Combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, half the mozzarella cheese, egg, dried basil leaves, and salt and black pepper…
People in this episode
Host: Julie Hoag
Topics covered
- vegetarian recipes
- meat recipes
- pasta dishes
- cooking for groups
- easy dinner recipes
Keywords
- spinach
- cheese
- pasta bake
- vegetarian
- meatballs
- easy recipe
- dinner
- cooking
- group meals
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