Casserole Florentine

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, layered Italian-inspired bake with spinach, sausage, and ricotta.
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This hearty Casserole Florentine is a comforting crowd-pleaser that combines the earthy richness of spinach with savory sweet Italian sausage. The dish features layers of cooked noodles, a creamy mushroom soup base, and a luxurious ricotta cheese topping that bakes to a golden perfection. It&# 226;€™s the kind of meal that feels indulgent yet comes together easily, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. The combination of tender pasta, robust sausage, and fresh herbs creates a satisfying texture and deep flavor profile. Serve it warm with a simple side salad for a complete, home-style dinner that everyone will love.

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Casserole Florentine

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 4.9

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This hearty Casserole Florentine is a comforting crowd-pleaser that combines the earthy richness of spinach with savory sweet Italian sausage. The dish features layers of cooked noodles, a creamy mushroom soup base, and a luxurious ricotta cheese topping that bakes to a golden perfection. It&# 226;€™s the kind of meal that feels indulgent yet comes together easily, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. The combination of tender pasta, robust sausage, and fresh herbs creates a satisfying texture and deep flavor profile. Serve it warm with a simple side salad for a complete, home-style dinner that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
  2. Thaw the frozen chopped spinach and squeeze out excess liquid until dry.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the drained spinach, condensed cream of mushroom soup, minced garlic, dried tarragon, marjoram, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread the cooked noodles or pasta evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
  5. Spread the spinach and soup mixture evenly over the layer of pasta.
  6. Distribute the cooked, drained, and chopped sweet Italian sausage evenly over the spinach mixture.
  7. Sprinkle the coarsely chopped onion over the sausage layer.
  8. In a small bowl, beat the egg and blend it into the ricotta cheese until smooth.
  9. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over all the layers in the casserole dish.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  11. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving.
  12. Garnish with chopped seeded tomato and fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 4.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 16.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 0.6g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: casserole, spinach, sausage, ricotta, italian, pasta, baking, comfort food, family dinner, vegetarian option, easy meal, cheese, mushroom soup, herbs, tarragon, marjoram, garlic, onion, egg, tomato
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