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Pasta Cake

  • Prep Time 20 min.
  • Cook Time 40 min.
  • Serves 6
Martha Stewart

Recipe Provided By: Martha Stewart

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Average (103 Ratings): 3.5 out of 5 stars

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1. Ingredients

  1. Unsalted butter for pan
  2. Coarse salt
  3. 1 pound ziti pasta
  4. 1 roasted red pepper, stemmed, seeded, and coarsely chopped
  5. 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  6. 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
  7. 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
  8. 4 basil leaves, torn
  9. 3/4 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese
  10. 1 clove garlic, minced
  11. 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  12. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  13. 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

  • Calories: 542 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 64 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4 g
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Sugars: 4 g

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2. Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Generously butter an 8-inch springform pan; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt and pasta. Cook pasta until almost al dente. Drain, rinse under cold running water, and drain again. Transfer to a large bowl, and stir in red pepper and spinach; set aside.
  2. In another large bowl, stir to combine ricotta, eggs, basil, pecorino, garlic, and nutmeg; season with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl with pasta, and gently stir until well combined. Transfer to prepared pan. Smooth top, and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until firm to the touch and the top is golden brown, 40 to 50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before unmolding, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Yield: 6 servings

3. Still Hungry?

Let them eat 'cake' for dinner: Layers of pasta join vegetables and cheese in a fresh take on lasagna that is as easy to make as it is to enjoy eating.

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Average (103 Ratings): 3.5 out of 5 stars

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  • A good hint for dinner

    tipoterio - September 24, 2007 07:01:28 PM PST
    I liked the way it\'s done, and it is easy to prepare it, bake it, and a great suggestion for a Monday supper. It\'s also very healthy!
    Tarsys Poterio, nutrologist, phd

    8 of 9 found this review helpful.

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  • Add the meat!

    tubagrl1 - July 26, 2008 03:25:16 PM PST
    I have made this recipe as written, but also took the initiative to add Italian Sausage- it was great!! Don\'t let the no meat fool you, you can add the meat of your choice and it still tastes fabulous!!!

    6 of 7 found this review helpful.

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  • ADD THE EXTRA AMOUNT OF CHEESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    tayanye - October 31, 2009 06:03:36 PM PST
    This dish was ok. But then i put on tons of melted cheese and it was the 2nd best thing ive ever tasted. You dont know what you are missing.

    1 of 1 found this review helpful.

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  • Great Idea

    Andrea M - August 4, 2009 12:17:43 PM PST
    I\\'ve done this one several times minus the eggs and nutmeg. It taste even better when you had tomatoes. Don\\'t stress to get the cheese they list either...use what you have or what you love...Don\\'t be afraid to experiment with a recipe...Have fun and dig in.

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