Spaghetti-and-Spinach Casserole

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

This is a honey of a comfort food casserole dish. From Southern Living. Freezes well.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 35 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and pepper
• 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
• 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 8 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked and drained
• 1 1/2 cups shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. In a large nonstick skillet, add the beef, garlic, salt and pepper to taste; cook, stirring to crumble beef, until beef is browned; drain.
2. Add in spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning.
3. In a mixing bowl, add the spinach, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, egg, and garlic salt; stir to combine.
4. Fold in the cooked noodles.
5. Spoon mixture into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
6. Sprinkle with half the Parmesan cheese.
7. Top with beef mixture then remaining Parmesan cheese.
8. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

Reviews

[Laylagirl]

My daughters, sils and grandkids were all here for the weekend. I needed a big casserole and this was a life-saver. I made it the night before and let it set in the refrigerator overnight. Put it in the oven and dinner was ready with no problem. Had a good rich comforting flavor. Served with salad and bread. Bravo!!

[Chef #594600]

This is 5 star!! My husband loved it and wants it again. I may make it for my Bunco Party group. I used fresh spinach from my garden and it was great.