Baked Pasta Florentine Recipe

Name: Baked Pasta Florentine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach; 1 tablespoon, plus 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; One 15 1/2-ounce jar pasta sauce with mushrooms; One 8-ounce can tomato sauce; One 6-ounce can tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Pinch of pepper; 1 8-ounce package seashell macaroni; 1 cup shredded sharp cheese; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 2 eggs, well beaten

Servings: persons

One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach
1 tablespoon, plus 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
One 15 1/2-ounce jar pasta sauce with mushrooms
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of pepper
1 8-ounce package seashell macaroni
1 cup shredded sharp cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs, well beaten

1
Cook the spinach according to package directions; drain, reserving the liquid and adding enough water to measure 1 cup; set aside.
2
In a large, heavy pot, heat the 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
3
Brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic in the oil, stirring well to crumble the beef.
4
Drain off the fat.
5
Stir the spinach liquid, pasta sauce, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture.
6
Simmer for 10 minutes, then cover and set aside.
7
Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and return the macaroni to the pot.
8
Add the spinach, cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, and the 1/2 cup of oil; stir gently to mix well.
9
Spread the mixture evenly in a lightly greased 13 1/2 x 8 3/4-inch baking dish.
10
Top with the meat sauce and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, 1 tablespoon, plus 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Baked Pasta Florentine falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Pasta Florentine

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