BEEF FLORENTINE

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Even my three small children---who won't touch spinach in any other way---enjoy this meal!-Cindy Waltner, Columbus, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
7 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink; drain., In a small bowl, combine the spaghetti sauce, water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Add to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine the eggs, macaroni, bread crumbs, spinach and cheese. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with meat sauce. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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