SPINACH BEEF MACARONI BAKE RECIPE

By Bug7

Casserole

Ingredients

• 5-1/4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2-1/2 lbs ground beef
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 3 large carrots, shredded
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 cans (28 oz each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 pkgs (1o ounce) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions, carrots and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, drain. Add the tomatoes. Salt. Garlic powder, pepper and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Drain macaroni, add macaroni and spinach to beef mixture. Pour into two greased 3 quart baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until heated thorough.
Yield: (12 servings each)