florentine spaghetti bake

Ingredients For florentine spaghetti bake

  • 1 lb
    italian sausage
  • 3/4 lb
    spaghetti, uncooked
  • "just a pinch" of pepper
  • 1/4 c
    parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 2 c
    cottage cheese
  • 10 oz
    spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1/2 tsp
    oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    basil
  • 1 tsp
    seasoned salt
  • 28 oz
    tomato sauce
  • 1
    garlic clove, minced
  • 1 c
    onion, chopped
  • 2 c
    mozzarella cheese, shredded

How To Make florentine spaghetti bake

  • 1
    In large skillet - cook sausage, onion and garlic until sausage is no longer pink, stirring often, drain.
  • 2
    Stir in tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, basil and oregano, bring to a boil.
  • 3
    Reduce heat, simmer 15 minutes.
  • 4
    In medium bowl, combine spinach, cottage cheese, egg, parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt and pepper, mix well.
  • 5
    Prepare spaghetti.
  • 6
    Spread 1 cup meat mixture in 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • 7
    Layer cooked spaghetti, remaining meat sauce, spinach mixture and mozzarella.
  • 8
    Cover and bake in 375 degree oven about 40 minutes.
  • 9
    Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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