Buffet Casserole

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A hearty, cheesy casserole combining ground beef, spinach, and pasta in a flavorful tomato sauce, perfect for family dinners and potlucks.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. salad oil
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 lb. spaghetti sauce with mushrooms
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • dash of pepper
  • 1 (7 oz.) pkg. shell macaroni, cooked
  • 4 oz. sharp process American cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
  • 2 well-beaten eggs

Instructions

  1. Brown beef, onion, and garlic in 1 tablespoon of salad oil.
  2. Cook spinach and drain, reserving the liquid.
  3. Add water to make 1 cup, then stir the liquid, tomato sauce with mushrooms, tomato paste, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture and simmer for 10 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

612 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.5g 41% DV
Total Fat 31.3g 40% DV
Carbs 65.3g 24% DV
Fiber 5g 18% DV
Sugar 7.7g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10707.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 884.8mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 91mg 30% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 160.8mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 39.6mg 44% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 375.5mg 29% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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