For a richer flavor, use Italian sausage instead of ground beef. Fresh spinach can be used instead of frozen. Saute fresh spinach until wilted before adding to the cottage cheese mixture. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the beef mixture for a little heat. To prevent the noodles from sticking, toss them with a little olive oil after draining. Make sure the spinach is well-drained to avoid a watery casserole. For a golden brown top, broil the casserole for the last minute or two of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Beef Florentine
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME25 mins
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TOTAL TIME45 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS429
A hearty and comforting casserole featuring layers of savory beef, tender noodles, and a creamy spinach filling, topped with melted mozzarella. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a potluck gathering.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate17 g
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Cholesterol137 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein38 g
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Saturated Fat18 g
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Sodium1110 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat39 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain well. (15 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View If desired, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. (5 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View In the same skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until evenly browned; drain excess fat. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir in tomato sauce and water. Remove from heat and stir in cooked noodles and sauteed onion (if used). (15 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View In a medium bowl, combine spinach, cottage cheese, and Parmesan cheese. (5 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Spread half of the noodle mixture in a large casserole dish. Layer with all of the spinach mixture, then cover with the remaining noodle mixture. (10 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Cover with mozzarella cheese and continue cooking for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. (25 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. (10 minutes)
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Darrin Bruen
May 31, 2025The instructions are clear and concise. I will definitely make this again.
Benny Durgan
Aug 25, 2024This recipe is a real crowd-pleaser! Everyone loved it.
Vincenzo Jast
Aug 8, 2023Easy to follow and the perfect comfort food for a weeknight dinner.
Belle Heidenreich
Jun 23, 2023I added some mushrooms to the beef mixture and it was delicious!
Kamren Cassin
Feb 23, 2023My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this!
Brionna Conn
Jan 17, 2023I used fresh spinach and it worked great. I also added a little garlic powder to the spinach mixture.