layered spinach mostaccioli

Noodles & Pasta

Layered Spinach Mostaccioli

Baked mostaccioli layered with spinach, sauce, and cheese for a hearty, vegetarian casserole. Filling and flavorful—ideal for potlucks or meatless dinners.

Ingredients

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

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.