FLORENTINE LAYERS 
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 c. finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 tsp. season salt
1 tsp. oregano
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed
1 pt. sm. curd cottage cheese
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 (7 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni (2 c. uncooked)
1/2 lb. American cheese, diced

Saute ground beef, onion, and garlic in skillet. Add tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, and oregano; simmer 5 minutes. Press spinach very dry, combine with cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, and pepper. Set aside. Meanwhile, boil macaroni according to package directions; drain. In 2 quart greased baking dish layer half of macaroni, diced cheese and meat sauce. Cover with the spinach mixture; then add the remaining macaroni, diced cheese, and meat sauce in layers. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Let stand a few minutes before serving.

 

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