• For The Family
  • Savoury
  • Comforting

Cheesy Spinach & Olive Pasta Bake

This Cheesy Spinach & Olive Pasta Bake is everything you want in a comforting weeknight dish—creamy, golden, and packed with flavour. It brings together tender pasta, vibrant spinach, and briny pops of olive, all wrapped in a rich, cheesy sauce that bakes into pure, bubbling goodness.

What makes this bake so satisfying is the balance of textures and flavours: the freshness of the greens, the savoury depth of the olives, and the irresistible melt of cheese throughout. Once it hits the oven, the top turns beautifully golden and crisp while the inside stays cosy and creamy.

It’s the kind of dish that feels generous and homely, perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as leftovers the next day. Simple to assemble and endlessly comforting, this pasta bake proves that everyday ingredients can come together to create something truly delicious.

Serves 81h 10min

What You’ll Need

500g pasta shells, cooked halfway according to the packet instructions

350g frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove excess liquid

2 x 400g tinned chopped tomatoes

2 tbsp tomato paste

100g stuffed olives

1 tsp each of garlic and onion powder

1 tsp mixed dried Italian herbs

1 tsp dried chilli flakes

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

500g Shredded Parmesan, extra 100g to sprinkle on top

To garnish

Freshly chopped parsley

Olive oil to drizzle

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180C and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

To the baking dish, add the semi cooked pasta, spinach, tomatoes, tomato paste, olives, garlic and onion powder, herbs, salt and pepper and olive oil. Mix to combine.

Step 3

Sprinkle the parmesan and grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Spray the underside of a piece of foil with oil.

Step 4

Tightly cover the baking dish with the foil, oiled side facing down. Bake for 40 minutes.

Step 5

Uncover and bake for another 15- 20 minutes.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and top with fresh herbs and drizzle over some olive oil. Serve hot!

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