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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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I haven't found any child yet who doesn't gobble up this dish. It combines spaghetti-like ingredients plus nutritious spinachwhich they never detect!Lou Monger, Richmond, Virginia Ingredients:
1-1/2 pounds ground beef |
1 cup chopped onion |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce |
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce |
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste |
3/4 cup water |
1 teaspoon italian seasoning |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
dash pepper |
1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells, cooked and drained |
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry |
2 eggs, lightly beaten |
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese |
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook beef, onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the next seven ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in macaroni, spinach, eggs, cheese and bread crumbs. 2. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 10-12 servings. |
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