2-3TeaspoonsFelippo Berio Olive OilOlive oil helps decrease the total cholesterol and “bad” LDL cholesterol levels
1/2BunchFresh SpinachSpinach has just about everything your heart needs, including plenty of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, B vitamins, and fiber.
5CupsGrape TomatoesTomatoes have high levels of lycopene in the blood are associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
10ClovesRoasted GarlicGarlic offers a variety of benefits, from cardiovascular protection, and lowering LDL levels along with triglycerides and lowering blood pressure.
First, preheat the oven to 350 and drizzle 1 to 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the exposed surface of the garlic, letting the oil sink down into the cloves. Wrap in foil and bake for 40 minutes.
Next, boil a pot of water and add the rigatoni. Only cook half way, maybe 3-4 minutes. The pasta needs to be softened but still a bit hard, strain, and rinse the pasta then start to line it up vertically to fill a corningware or stoneware pan.
Next, add your tomatoes, basil, roasted garlic, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender and mix then ladle or spoon the tomato blend into the holes of the pasta, leaving about 3/4 of a cup leftover.
Then, put your ricotta over the pasta with a spatula until it is smoothed over.
Next add your chopped spinach and mozzarella.
Then, add the remainder of your tomato sauce and add shaved Parmesan on the top, sprinkle some basil, dash of salt, and pepper and bake for 45-55 minutes covered in foil then uncover and bake an additional 15-20 minutes.
Serve and enjoy this Healthy And Delicious Baked Pasta….Enjoy!!!