Kids Love It Casserole
Family-friendly baked macaroni casserole with ground beef in spaghetti sauce, chopped spinach, eggs and cheddar cheese, topped with Parmesan for a nutritious crowd-pleaser.
ItalianBeefIntermediate50 minBy Northstar
Ingredients
Servings
11
- 1 0.5 lb ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 14 oz spaghetti sauce with mushrooms
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 0.8 cup water
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 7 oz macaroni shells, cooked and drained
- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup soft bread crumbs
- 0.3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
In a saucepan, cook beef, onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain.
- 2
Add spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer covered 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir in macaroni, spinach, eggs, cheese and bread crumbs. Pour into a greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
- 4
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until bubbly.
- 5
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Tags
pastaspinachcasseroleground beeffamily dinner