Ingredients
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1 (1 lb) box thin spaghetti
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1 lb spinach, raw or 1 lb frozen spinach
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 lemon, juice and rind of
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 1/2 cups cooked rice
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1/2 cup water
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1 (24 ounce) container cottage cheese, of choice
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2 eggs
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons seedless raisins
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1 1/2 cups coarse diced onions
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti al dente, rinse, drain and set aside.
- Cook spinach til tender; drain and place in bowl. Add 1 tblsp olive oil, lemon juice and rind to spinach; mix well, set aside.
- Saute onions with spices in the 2 tblsp olive oil until transparent.Stir in rice, water and raisins; heat through; set aside.
- In separate bowl, stir eggs with salt and pepper. Add cottage cheese and mix well; set aside.
- Combine bread crumbs, paprika, butter and set aside.
- In a 13 x 9 oiled pan, layer: 1/2 of the onions, then 1/3 of the spaghetti, next all the spinach, then 1/3 spaghetti, then all the cheese, then remaining onions, then remaining spaghetti.
- Sprinkle on the topping.Dab on more butter if desired.
- Bake 350 degrees, for 1/2 hour. Lay a piece of foil over top and continue to bake for another 35 minutes or til done.
- Allow to cool/set for a half hour before cutting.
- Top servings with dollops of yogurt if desired.