Layered Shells Florentine |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A recipe from the back of a Creamette -brand shell macaroni package. Ingredients:
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry |
1 3/4 cups low fat cottage cheese or 1 3/4 cups ricotta cheese |
1 egg, slightly beaten |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided |
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley |
salt and pepper |
1 (7 ounce) package small shell pasta, uncooked |
3 cups about 28 oz. jar spaghetti sauce, divided |
Directions:
1. In large bowl, stir together spinach, cottage cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; set aside.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions.
3. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
4. Toss hot pasta with 2 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce. Arrange half of pasta mixture in bottom of 12 x 8-inch baking dish.
5. Layer spinach mixture evenly over pasta; cover with remaining pasta.
6. Spread remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
7. Bake 35-40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
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