Family Encyclopedia >> Food

Spinach Pasta Gratin: Budget-Friendly, Balanced Family Meal Kids Love

Spinach Pasta Gratin: Budget-Friendly, Balanced Family Meal Kids Love

Getting kids to devour vegetables like spinach can be tricky. But mix it with pasta, ham, and a creamy egg topping baked to golden perfection, and it becomes a hit. This simple gratin is nutritious, economical, and serves 4 perfectly.

Spinach Pasta Gratin: Budget-Friendly, Balanced Family Meal Kids Love Contents
  • Ingredients for 4 people
  • How to
  • Result

Ingredients for 4 People

  • 250 g small pasta (shells, penne, mini-farfalle, etc.)
  • 4 slices cooked ham
  • 400 g fresh spinach, cooked
  • 3 eggs
  • 30 cl milk
  • Grated cheese
  • Salt, pepper, nutmeg

How to Make It

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (th. 6).
  2. Cook pasta al dente and drain.
  3. Cook and drain spinach.
  4. Cut ham into cubes or strips.
  5. Whisk eggs with milk in a bowl.
  6. Season mixture with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  7. Butter a baking dish.
  8. Layer spinach, ham, and pasta in dish; pour over egg mixture and top with grated cheese.
  9. Bake until golden, about 30 minutes.

Result

Your spinach pasta gratin is ready! Simple, quick, and delicious. It's an economical, complete meal packed with veggies, protein, and carbs.