Quick-prep cozy casseroles

It’s easy to get a delicious meal on the table with these comforting one-pan dishes that make cleanup a breeze

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Rotini al Forno 

Bacon adds a smoky kick to this toss that speeds to the oven in just 15 minutes 

1⁄4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs

2 Tbs. olive oil

12 oz. rotini pasta

6 cups baby spinach, about 3 oz.

1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes

1⁄3 cup cooked bacon pieces, from 2.8-oz. jar

1 tsp. garlic paste

1⁄4 tsp. salt

1⁄4 tsp. pepper

4 oz. fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces

Heat oven to 350°F. Coat 10-cup baking dish with cooking spray. In bowl, combine breadcrumbs and 1 Tbs. olive oil; reserve. In pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Reserve 1⁄2 cup pasta cooking liquid; drain pasta.

Return pasta to pot with reserved 1⁄2 cup cooking liquid. Add spinach; stir until wilted. Add diced tomatoes with juice, bacon pieces, garlic paste, salt, pepper and remaining 1 Tbs. oil. Transfer to baking dish. Top with mozzarella; sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture.

Bake until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 min. Let stand 10 min. before serving.

Servings: 6. Active time: 15 min. Total time: 30 min.

Calories: 390 Protein: 17g Fat: 12g (4g sat.) Chol.: 20mg Carbs.: 51g Sodium: 470mg Fiber: 5g Sugar: 3g