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Layered Spinach Mostaccioli

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

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Original recipe makes 4 to 6 servings Change Servings

1 (8 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

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Directions

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.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 03, 2003

Great recipe.

—MIHAELA

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 25, 2012

This was a little bland for my taste. I probably need to make the sauce from scratch, or use a different jarred sauce with a little more flavor.

—kentucky

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Jul 20, 2011

Love anything with spinach, but this was a new and easier way to use it with Italian. I usually make a spinach lasagna, but this was way better and easier for my kids to eat.

—momma2kinsey

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Jun 13, 2004

This is a very quick and easy-to-prepare meal that just about everyone will enjoy-the spinach gives it a 'florentine' Italian flair. The only thing that I would modify in the recipe is to add less spinach..not everyone in my family liked all the spinach (I did though), but it is easy enough to pick out if need be. This recipe would also be really good with vegetarian sausage added...also makes great leftovers!

—PIETOGO

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May 24, 2011

This is a very good dish for entertaining. I used fresh spinach and ricotta cheese. I didn't really like the ricotta cheese added. I think next time I will add italian sausage or ground beef. The dish was really awesome.

—Nichola

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Sep 30, 2010

I substituted farfalle for the mostacciolli and made the spaghetti sauce from scratch using fresh tomatoes--which are in season. I also substituted fresh spinach rather than frozen. I served this to half a dozen non-vegetarians and they thought it was quite good and didn't realize this was a meatless dish. I will definitely make this again in the future.

—wmihalo

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Jul 23, 2003

I love spinach, so therefore, this was a good recipe for me. My children like raw spinach, not cooked, so I did the OBVIOUS adding it to a 1/4 of the caserole dish (using 1/4 spinach called for as well). I used my own meat sauce, which also included sausage and that was a great addition. This was an easy alternative to lasagna and I didn't have to hear 1 single complaint. I think that the 8 oz. box of pasta is a mistake, I normally use 16 oz. and it feeds the 4 of us + the baby (I have what my husband would have eaten left over, as he is out of town on business[again]). I will use this again, thanks Jo!!

—I'm nuts too...

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Dec 23, 2008

This was ok...I think if I would have used a different sauce I would have given it a "5". I also think that this can be mixed all together instead of layered...maybe just a cheese layer to make it cheesy like it was this time. I didn't really care for the "layer" of spinach either. We do like spinach in dishes like this, so next time I will use a better sauce and mix the spinach in...I'm sure it will get a "5" then! Thanks so much for the idea! I am always looking for new meat free pasta dishes other than spaghetti! :-)

—ALMEMOORE

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Nutrition

Calories
462 kcal
23%

Carbohydrates
59.9 g
19%

Cholesterol
36 mg
12%

Fat
13.9 g
21%

Fiber
7.7 g
31%

Protein
23.9 g
48%

Sodium
1028 mg
41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Layered Spinach Mostaccioli

Serving Size: 1/5 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 462
Calories from Fat: 126

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.9g 21 %
Saturated Fat 6.6g 33 %
Cholesterol 36mg 12 %
Sodium 1028mg 41 %
Potassium 784mg 22 %
Total Carbohydrates 59.9g 19 %
Dietary Fiber 7.7g 31 %
Protein 23.9g 48 %
Sugars 15.4g
Vitamin A 152 %
Vitamin C 10 %
Calcium 64 %
Iron 38 %
Thiamin 37 %
Niacin 103 %
Vitamin B6 29 %
Magnesium 38 %
Folate 105 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.