Spinach And Cheese Florentine Bake Recipe

About this recipe

A hearty and diabetic-friendly dinner casserole featuring spinach, seashell macaroni, and a cheesy topping. Perfect for solution seekers looking for a balanced and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 454 g Southcliffe Turkey Mince 454G
• 1 Kg Fresh Onion Pack. 1kg - Ofoodi African Store
• - Agromonte Salsa Pronta
• - Cathedral City Mature Cheddar Cheese
• - Filippo Berio Garlic Flavoured Olive Oil
• - Petti Delicato Extra Fine Passata
• 450G Northern Pasta Co. Fusilli, 450G
• 400G Sabarot Chia Seeds, 400G
• 395G D'Aucy Chopped Spinach
• 150G Saitaku Panko Breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. 2. Cook 1 cup of spinach in a pan over medium heat until wilted. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of the liquid.
3. 3. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté 1 diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. 4. Add 1 lb of ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
5. 5. Stir in 6 oz of passata, 8 oz of tomato sauce, and the reserved spinach liquid into the turkey mixture. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 6. Meanwhile, boil 8 oz of fusilli in a large pot of salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
7. 7. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons of chia seeds mixed with 6 tablespoons of water, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
8. 8. Mix the cooked macaroni into the spinach mixture until evenly combined.
9. 9. Spread the spinach-macaroni mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
10. 10. Pour the turkey and tomato sauce mixture over the top, spreading it out evenly.
11. 11. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the top is slightly golden.
12. 12. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.