Silly Spaghetti Casserole |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Complements of meals matter. Great recipe for kids that will help them eat their veggies. For a time-saver, make two casseroles at a time and freeze one. Ingredients:
8 ounces dried spaghetti (whole wheat for better nutrition) |
1/4 cup egg substitute |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded |
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed |
3/4 lb ground turkey or 3/4 lb lean ground beef |
1/3 cup onion, chopped |
2 (26 ounce) bottles spaghetti sauce |
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (3 oz) |
1 bell pepper (green, red, or yellow) |
nonstick cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350, spray an 8 inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Cook spaghetti according to directions, omitting salt and oil, drain. Toss with egg substitute and Parmesan Cheese. Place in bottom of prepared baking dish.
3. Drain spinach in colander, pressing out excess liquid. Spray large non-stick skillet with cooking spray.
4. Cook ground beef and onion in skillet over medium-high heat until meat is lightly browned, stirring to break up meat. Drain off any fat.
5. Stir in spinach. Stir in spaghetti sauce.
6. Spoon on top of spaghetti mixture in dish.
7. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
8. Use a small cookie cutter to cut decorative shapes from bell peppers (stars, etc), place on top of cheese in baking dish.
9. Cover with foil, bake 40-45 minutes or until bubbling.
10. Let stand 10 minutes, cut into squares and serve.
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