Kids Love It Casserole
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. Bake: 30 min. + standing
YIELD: 12 servings.
I haven't found any child yet who doesn't gobble up this dish. It combines spaghetti-like ingredients plus nutritious spinach—which they never detect!—Lou Monger, Richmond, Virginia
Ingredients
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1-1/2 pounds ground beef
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
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1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
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1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
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3/4 cup water
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Dash pepper
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1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells, cooked and drained
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1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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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.
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2.
Pour into a greased 13x9-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.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 275 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 517mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.
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