cheesy beef-spinach noodle casserole

Name: Cheesy Beef-Spinach Noodle casserole
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 package(s) (8 ounce) wide noodles, cooked; 1-1/2 pound(s) ground beef; 1 - medium onion, chopped; 1 - medium green pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) minced garlic; 2 teaspoon(s) italian seasoning; 2-1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup(s) canned sliced mushrooms, drained; - salt and pepper; 4-1/2 cup(s) spaghetti sauce; 1 package(s) (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well; 4 cup(s) grated monterey jack cheese; 1-1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 1 - large egg; 2 - small green onions; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder

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Anita Hoffman

Holland, PA

Updated on Feb 20, 2015

This dish is simply delicious. You can use Mozzarella cheese in place of Monterey Jack cheese for the top. Make certain to hand squeeze out any excess moisture from the spinach, or the sour cream will become too runny.

Rate

prep time 45 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounce) wide noodles, cooked
1-1/2 pound ground beef
1 - medium onion, chopped
1 - medium green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
2-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup canned sliced mushrooms, drained
- salt and pepper
4-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 package (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
4 cups grated monterey jack cheese
1-1/2 cup sour cream
1 - large egg
2 - small green onions
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

How To Make cheesy beef-spinach noodle casserole

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the beef with the onions, garlic, green pepper, Italian seasoning, and mushrooms until the beef is no longer pink, drain fat, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2

Add in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and spaghetti sauce; mix to combine, then simmer for about 20 minutes over medium-low heat.
Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the spinach (squeeze out any excess moisture in the spinach with hands) with 2-1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream. egg, green onion, garlic powder and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; mix to combine, then in cooked noodles.
Step 4

Spoon the spinach mixture into a greased 13 X 9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of Parmesan cheese. Top evenly with the ground beef mixture, then sprinkle 1 cup Parmesan cheese over the ground beef mixture.
Step 5

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes; remove from oven, then sprinkle 1-1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese on top.
Step 6

Return to oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
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