Yield: 8-10 servings

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 C chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 10-ounce package of frozen chopped spinach
1 1-pound can spaghetti sauce with mushrooms
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/2 t salt
Dash pepper
1 7-ounce (2 cups) shell or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 C shredded sharp American cheese
1/2 C soft bread crumbs
2 well beaten eggs
1/4 C salad oil

Directions:

  • Brown 1st 3 ingredients in large skillet.
  • Cook spinach using package directions.
  • Drain spinach, reserving liquid; add water to make 1 cup.
  • Add spinach liquid and next 5 ingredients to meat mixture.
  • Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Combine spinach with macaroni and remaining ingredients.
  • Spread in 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
  • Top with meat sauce.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving.