Layered Pasta Florentine

Name: Layered Pasta Florentine
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
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; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); pepper; 8 ounces small shell pasta, cooked; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 2 large eggs, beaten; shredded parmesan cheese

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Southern Living"

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 8-10

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
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
pepper
8 ounces small shell pasta, cooked
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¹⁄₂ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
2 large eggs, beaten
shredded parmesan cheese

directions

Place spinach in a fine wire-mesh strainer over a bowl; press spinach with the back of a spoon to remove juice.
Measure juice and add enough water to measure 1 cup; set spinach and spinach liquid aside.
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.
Stir in spinach liquid, spaghetti sauce, and the next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil.
Decrease heat and simmer 10 minutes.
Toss pasta with vegetable oil; stir in spinach, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, and eggs.
Spread into a lightly greased 13x9 inch pan; top with beef mixture.
Bake, covered, in a preheated 350° oven for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.