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, thawed; 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, pressed; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) jar pasta sauce with mushrooms; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); pepper; 8 ounces small shell pasta, cooked; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; ½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 2 large eggs, beaten; shredded parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 (15 1/2 ounce) jar pasta sauce with mushrooms
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
pepper
8 ounces small shell pasta, cooked
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
2 large eggs, beaten
shredded parmesan cheese

1
Place spinach in a fine wire-mesh strainer over a bowl; press spinach with the back of a spoon to remove juice.
2
Measure juice and add enough water to measure 1 cup; set spinach and spinach liquid aside.
3
In a large skillet over med-high heat, cook beef, onion, and garlic for 5-6 minutes, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain and return to skillet.
4
Stir in spinach liquid, spaghetti sauce, and the next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil.
5
Decrease heat and simmer 10 minutes.
6
Toss pasta with vegetable oil; stir in spinach, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, and eggs.
7
Spread into a lightly greased 13x9 inch pan; top with beef mixture.
8
Bake, covered, in a preheated 350 oven for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
9
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, 1 lb ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, pressed, 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.

Layered Pasta Florentine

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