KIDS LOVE IT CASSEROLE

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I haven't found any child yet who doesn't gobble up this dish. It combines spaghetti-like ingredients plus nutritious spinach-which they never detect!-Lou Monger, Richmond, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells, cooked and drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook beef, onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the next seven ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in macaroni, spinach, eggs, cheese and bread crumbs. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.