LAYERED SPINACH MOSTACCIOLI

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A tasty change from lasagna! Also good with other cheeses, or cheese combinations.

Provided by Jo Johnson

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
ΒΌ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pot with boiling salted water cook mostaccioli until al dente. Drain.
  • In a large bowl combine spaghetti sauce, grated Parmesan cheese, and cooked and drained pasta.
  • In a separate bowls place cooked spinach and shredded mozzarella cheese. Reserve 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese for top.
  • To assemble, in a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish layer half of the noodle mixture, spinach, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree F(175 degree C) oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over top and bake until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 35.7 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1028 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

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