An interesting twist on an age old favorite. Use your favorite shaped pasta – bow ties, shells, penne, etc…Can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated, but allow extra time for baking.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces pasta
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
Directions
Step 1
In a medium pot cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well.
Step 2
Cook spinach according to package directions.
Step 3
Meanwhile, brown ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and pasta sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Combine cooked spinach, cooked pasta, bread crumbs, shredded cheese, beaten eggs, and olive oil.
Step 5
Spread spinach mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with meat mixture.
Step 6
Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven (175 degree C) for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 545 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat26g | 34% |
Saturated Fat9g | 43% |
Cholesterol142mg | 47% |
Sodium780mg | 34% |
Total Carbohydrate52g | 19% |
Dietary Fiber6g | 23% |
Total Sugars10g | |
Protein26g | |
Vitamin C11mg | 53% |
Calcium175mg | 13% |
Iron6mg | 31% |
Potassium913mg | 19% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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