Layered Pasta Florentine Recipe

Name: Layered Pasta Florentine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach; 1 package sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (I recommend Hunt's Garlic and Herb or Homemade); 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (8 ounce) packageseashell macaroni; ½ teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; dried basil, oregano, and thyme to taste; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 eggs, well beaten; ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs; ½ cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (15 1/2 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (I recommend Hunt's Garlic and Herb or Homemade)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) packageseashell macaroni
½ teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
dried basil, oregano, and thyme to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 eggs, well beaten
½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
½ cup vegetable oil

1
Cook spinach according to package directions.
2
Drain reserving liquid.
3
Add enough water to spinach liquid to make 1 cup; set aside spinach and liquid.
4
Saute mushrooms, onion and garlic in a small amount of extra virgin olive oil.
5
Stir in spinach liquid, spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, salt and pepper, and additional basil, oregano, and thyme to taste.
6
Simmer until ready to assemble.
7
Meanwhile, cook shells according to package directoins and drain.
8
Combine shells, spinach, cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, and the 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
9
Stir gently to mix well.
10
Spread evenly in a 9x13 inch glass baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
11
Top with sauce.
12
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
13
Allow to stand 10-15 minutes before serving.
14
Garnish with grated parmesan cheese.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, 1 package sliced fresh mushrooms, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon oil, and more.

Yes, Layered 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Layered Pasta Florentine

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Variations & substitutions

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