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florentine layers

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Recipe by
Lisa Huxhold
@kookiekrumb
Elk River, MN

A delicious, rich and cheesy layered casserole with spinach. A long time family favorite.

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yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For florentine layers

  • 1 lb
    italian sausage
  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 1 clove
    garlic minced
  • 2 (15 oz) can
    tomato sauce
  • 1 (4oz) can
    sliced mushrooms drained
  • 1 tsp
    seasoning salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp
    basil
  • 1/2 tsp
    oregano
  • 1 (10( pkg
    frozen spinach thawed and very well drained
  • 2 c
    cottage cheese
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 1/4 c
    parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 6 oz
    mafalata pasta
  • 2 c
    shredded monterey jack cheese

How To Make florentine layers

  • 1
    Cook pasta in salted water one minute less than package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • 2
    If sausage is in casings remove this. Cook sausage with onion and garlic until cooked through, drain. Add tomato sauce, mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 3
    In a medium bowl combine the spinach, cottage cheese, egg, parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt.
  • 4
    In a 9x13 casserole layer 1/2 each: pasta, meat sauce, spinach mixture and shredded cheese. Repeat the layers using up remaining ingredients. Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees x40 minutes. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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