Monday, May 18, 2015

Beef Bowtie Casserole


Beef Bowtie Casserole
1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (15 o) can stewed tomatoes
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
salt/pepper
10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed (can also use fresh spinach)
16 oz. bowtie pasta, cooked
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded

Boil pasta until the pasta is firm...brown ground beef with onion and garlic. Put in 9 x 13 casserole dish and add sauce, tomatoes and seasonings. Cook at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Add the spinach and cheeses during the last 10 minutes of cooking and continue to cook. Add fresh spinach. Parmesan and 1 cup of the mozzarella and mix well. Add the last 1/2 cup of mozzarella to melt on the top.