Layered Spinach Mostaccioli Recipe

Layered Spinach Mostaccioli Recipe

  • 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
  1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook mostaccioli until al dente. Drain.
  2. In a large bowl combine spaghetti sauce, grated Parmesan cheese, and cooked and drained pasta.
  3. In a separate bowls place cooked spinach and shredded mozzarella cheese. Reserve 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese for top.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.