Italian Beef, Spinach And Macaroni Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 1/4 c. uncooked elbow macaroni
2 1/2 lb. ground beef
2 large onions, chopped
3 large carrots, shredded
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 (28 oz.) cans Italian diced tomatoes (undrained)
4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook and drain macaroni. In large kettle or Dutch oven, cook beef, onions, carrots and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain. Add the tomatoes, salt, garlic powder and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add macaroni and spinach to beef mixture. Pour into 2 greased 3-quart baking dishes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 2 casseroles.