Kids Love It Casserole

Name: Kids Love It Casserole
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 12 servings
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

Total Time Prep: 35 min. Bake: 30 min. + standing

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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

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

Directions

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

1 serving: 275 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 517mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.