Cheesy Spinach Macaroni Casserole |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Found online - I like it because the tomato sauce is optional, which makes it a bit different. Full of pasta and cheese! :) Ingredients:
1 (7 ounce) package elbow macaroni |
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs |
1 tablespoon butter |
1/2 cup onion, chopped |
1 teaspoon italian seasoning |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, finely chopped |
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained |
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded |
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated |
spaghetti sauce (optional) |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F Cook macaroni according to package directions (or to your liking). Drain and set aside.
2. Melt butter in 10 skillet until sizzling; stir in onion, Italian seasoning, pepper and garlic. Cook over medium high heat, stirring constantly, until onion is softened (2 to 3 minutes). Stir in spinach.
3. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until spinach is heated through (2 to 4 minutes). Stir in cooked macaroni and all remaining ingredients except spaghetti sauce and bread crumbs.
4. Sprinkle bread crumbs into buttered 3 quart casserole. Then, spoon pasta mixture into prepared casserole on top of breadcrumbs, pressing gently. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.
5. Serve spaghetti sauce over baked pasta, if desired.
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