Best 8 Layered Spinach Mostaccioli Recipes

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**Savory and Satisfying: A Culinary Journey with Layered Spinach Mostaccioli Recipes**

Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our collection of Layered Spinach Mostaccioli recipes. This classic Italian dish features tender pasta sheets, a creamy spinach filling, and a savory tomato sauce, all harmoniously combined to create a symphony of flavors. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or a modern twist, our recipes offer a range of options to satisfy every palate. From the classic recipe with its rich and comforting flavors to variations that incorporate unique ingredients like roasted red peppers or mushrooms, these recipes promise a satisfying meal that will leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey with our Layered Spinach Mostaccioli recipes.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MOSTACCIOLI



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Even though we're not Italian, this rich, cheesy pasta dish is a "family tradition" for holidays and special occasions. I was delighted the first time I tried this mostaccioli recipe-it has all the flavor of lasagna without the work of layering the ingredients. Try it...I'm sure it'll become one of your family's favorites, too! -Nancy Mundhenke, Kinsley, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound uncooked mostaccioli
1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
1 jar (28 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Crumble sausage into a Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta. In a large bowl, combine the egg, ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese. , Spoon half of the pasta mixture into a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish; layer with cheese mixture and remaining pasta mixture. , Cover and bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover; top with Romano cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CHICKEN & SPINACH MOSTACCIOLI



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So simple but so good, this saucy pasta dish is always well received. I love that I can prepare in no time on weeknight, but it tastes like I slaved all day. A sprinkle of fresh basil on top adds just the right sweetness. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces uncooked mostaccioli
1/2 cup coarsely chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cook mostaccioli according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine tomatoes and boiling water; let stand 5 minutes. Drain., In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in broth and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in spinach, chicken, drained tomatoes, salt and pepper., Drain mostaccioli; add to the pan. Cook until heated through and spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 997mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

MOSTACCIOLI WITH SPINACH AND FETA



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I use mostaccioli or penne, whichever is available. I have served this hot or cold.

Provided by Cathy Burghardt

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups chopped tomatoes
10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
8 ounces tomato basil feta cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large pot. Add tomatoes, spinach, and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes, or until spinach is wilted and mixture is thoroughly heated. Add pasta and cheese; cook 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 465.3 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

MOSTACCIOLI SPINACH BAKE



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From Cooking Light. I've upped the fat a little by using real butter, the recipe originally called for reduced-calorie stick margarine, so you can go that way if you prefer. If you can't find mostaccioli, any tubular pasta will do, like a penne. I can find mostaccioli easier than I can spell it. I usually melt the bit of butter at the end for making the topping; your choice, you can cut it in. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by BumblingBs

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces mostaccioli pasta, uncooked (about 3 cups)
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup onion, vertically sliced
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 cups skim milk
1 1/4 cups parmesan cheese, shredded, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with basil, garlic and oregano
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
cooking spray
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded
parsley sprig (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain, set aside.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add flour, cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook 4 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup of cheese, Italian seasoning, and pepper; remove from heat.
  • Combine pasta, cheese sauce, 1 cup parmesan cheese, tomatoes, and spinach in a large bowl; stir well. Spoon mixture into a 13 x 9 baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Combine breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons cheese, and remaining 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle over pasta mixture. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.2, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 32, Sodium 651.5, Carbohydrate 51.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 21.6

CHEESY SPINACH BAKED PENNE



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Making homemade tomato sauce for this recipe really allows you to control what goes into it. Here, it's mixed up with chunks of mozzarella for extra bursts of cheesy goodness, along with cottage cheese for all the satisfying qualities of ricotta with only a fraction of the fat and calories.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h21m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray
Kosher salt
One 12-ounce box fiber-and-calcium-enriched penne
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
One 28-ounce can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
1 sprig fresh basil plus 1/2 cup leaves, torn, for garnish
Freshly ground black pepper
One 8-ounce block part-skim mozzarella (half grated, half cubed)
One 16-ounce container 1-percent cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
One 10-ounce block frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Mist a 2 to 2 1/2-quart rectangular or oval baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to package directions for al dente.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a medium pot set over medium heat. Add the fennel seeds and garlic and cook until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil sprig, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, lowering the heat if the sauce bubbles too vigorously, until the sauce has thickened slightly, the flavors have blended together and the raw tomato taste has cooked out, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, discard the basil and season with additional salt and pepper. Pour over the cooked pasta and toss well to coat. Add the cubed mozzarella and transfer half the pasta to the prepared baking dish.
  • Put the cottage cheese in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Add the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan and pulse two to three times. Combine half the cottage cheese mixture with the spinach and mix to break up the spinach. Drop in spoonfuls over the pasta in the baking dish. Top the spinach layer with the rest of the pasta and then the remaining cottage cheese mixture.
  • Bake until bubbly and golden brown on top, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes, and then scatter the torn basil over the top.

EASY BAKED MOSTACCIOLI



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Simple hardy mostaccioli pasta dish that can be baked in a throw-away aluminum pan for easy clean up.

Provided by Alyssa Buschman

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 ½ (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook mostaccioli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain and discard grease. Add spaghetti sauce to the pan and mix with the beef.
  • Transfer beef mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly over the bottom and layer cooked pasta over top. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.1 calories, Carbohydrate 60.5 g, Cholesterol 59.2 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 821 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

LAYERED SPINACH MOSTACCIOLI



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A tasty change from lasagna! Also good with other cheeses, or cheese combinations.

Provided by Jo Johnson

Categories     Pasta Main Dishes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 35.7 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1028 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

MAJESTIC LAYERED SPINACH SALAD



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Discover what makes our Majestic Layered Spinach Salad so special. All your favorite salad fixings have a home in our Majestic Layered Spinach Salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Side Dish Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 12 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups loosely packed shredded fresh spinach
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small red onion, sliced, separated into rings
2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. sugar
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled

Steps:

  • Layer spinach, 1 cup cheese, mushrooms, onions and peas in 2-1/2-qt. bowl.
  • Mix mayo, dill and sugar; spread over salad, completely covering top of salad. Refrigerate 5 hours.
  • Top with remaining cheese and bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh baby spinach: Fresh baby spinach wilts quickly and evenly, making it the perfect choice for this dish. If you can't find baby spinach, you can use regular spinach, but be sure to chop it finely before adding it to the pan.
  • Don't overcook the noodles: Mostaccioli noodles are a delicate pasta, so it's important to cook them according to the package directions. Overcooked noodles will become mushy and ruin the texture of the dish.
  • Use a good quality ricotta cheese: Ricotta cheese is a key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality brand. Look for a ricotta cheese that is smooth and creamy, with no lumps.
  • Don't skimp on the sauce: The sauce is what makes this dish so delicious, so don't be afraid to use plenty of it. You can either make your own sauce or use a jarred sauce that you like.
  • Bake the dish until it's bubbly and golden brown: This dish is baked in the oven until it's bubbly and golden brown. This will help to ensure that the cheese is melted and the sauce is hot and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Layered spinach mostaccioli is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover spinach. With its combination of creamy ricotta cheese, flavorful sauce, and tender noodles, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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