Italian Macaroni Bake Recipe

Italian Macaroni Bake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce with mushrooms
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• dash of pepper
• 1 (7 ounce) package macaroni shells, cooked and drained
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook beef, onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.
2. Add the next 7 ingredients; bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Stir in macaroni, spinach, eggs, cheese and bread crumbs.
5. Pour into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
7. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly.
8. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Yields 10 to 12 servings.

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