Beef Florentine Casserole is a delicious Italian-style casserole with egg noodles, spinach, and lots of cheese. It is one of my favorite ground beef casseroles.

 
It tastes a little bit like lasagna except with egg noodles instead of lasagna noodles.
There are 3 types of cheese in this recipe for lots of cheese flavor: mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and cottage cheese.
WHY USE COTTAGE CHEESE"
I love cottage cheese in a casserole even though I’m not a fan of cottage cheese by itself. It’s ultra-creamy in a casserole and has a really neutral flavor. I prefer it to ricotta cheese but you can use ricotta cheese if it is your preference.

 
HOW TO MAKE BEEF FLORENTINE CASSEROLE"

Cook the egg noodles.
While they cook, make the meat sauce. Mix together the cottage cheese, spinach, and Parmesan cheese.
Layer half the meat sauce in the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Spread the cottage cheese mixture on top and sprinkle with half the mozzarella cheese.
Cover with the remaining noodle mixture and sprinkle on the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes.

 Spread Cottage Cheese Mixture Over Noodle Layer.
RECIPE TIPS:
Ricotta cheese can be used instead of cottage cheese.
Be sure you squeeze the water out of the spinach or the casserole will be watery.
Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days and can be reheated in the microwave.

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