Pasta Bake Florentine

Health score
26%
Pasta Bake Florentine
45 min.
8
440kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Pasta Bake Florentine! This comforting dish is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, serving up to eight hungry diners in just 45 minutes. Imagine a hearty blend of flavors, where tender rotini pasta meets a savory mix of ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and creamy mozzarella cheese, all baked to perfection.

The star of this recipe is undoubtedly the combination of marinated artichokes and spinach, which not only adds a burst of color but also packs a nutritious punch. With each bite, you'll experience the rich taste of sautéed onions, red peppers, and mushrooms, harmoniously mingling with the robust pasta sauce. This dish is not just a feast for the eyes; it’s also a satisfying meal that balances protein, fats, and carbohydrates, making it a well-rounded option for any occasion.

Whether you're feeding a crowd or simply indulging in a comforting meal, Pasta Bake Florentine is sure to impress. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Let’s dive into this delicious recipe and make some unforgettable memories around the dinner table!

Ingredients

  • 10 oz spinach frozen thawed drained
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt 
  • pound ground beef 
  • cup marinated artichoke drained chopped
  • 0.5 cup mushrooms sliced
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  •  onion finely chopped
  • 52 oz pasta sauce 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper red chopped
  • 16 oz rotini pasta cooked
  • oz mozzarella cheese shredded

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Saute onion, red pepper and mushrooms until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned, about 5 to 7 minutes; drain.
  3. Stir in pasta sauce, artichokes and spinach until well combined. Stir in cooked pasta.
  4. Transfer to a lightly greased 13"x9" baking pan; sprinkle with cheese.
  5. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories440kcal
Protein21.01%
Fat49.92%
Carbs29.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.44
Glycemic Load
11.71
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
29.855652228646%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:439.78kcal
21.99%
Fat:24.76g
38.09%
Saturated Fat:9.01g
56.34%
Carbohydrates:32.45g
10.82%
Net Carbohydrates:26.73g
9.72%
Sugar:8.55g
9.5%
Cholesterol:62.65mg
20.88%
Sodium:1357.44mg
59.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.45g
46.89%
Vitamin K:141.15µg
134.43%
Vitamin A:5541.28IU
110.83%
Selenium:32.16µg
45.94%
Manganese:0.68mg
33.88%
Vitamin C:27.2mg
32.97%
Vitamin B12:1.86µg
31.04%
Vitamin E:4.58mg
30.55%
Phosphorus:300.4mg
30.04%
Zinc:4.16mg
27.72%
Potassium:919.36mg
26.27%
Iron:4.68mg
25.97%
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
24.97%
Vitamin B3:4.94mg
24.69%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
23.91%
Calcium:237.92mg
23.79%
Fiber:5.72g
22.88%
Folate:83.68µg
20.92%
Magnesium:82.32mg
20.58%
Copper:0.38mg
19.18%
Vitamin B5:1.11mg
11.13%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.04%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.21%
Source:My Recipes