Layered Casserole
One of our favorite recipes. we've made it with different kinds of noodles: elbow, egg, shells, and it's always been good. we add more beef, garlic or or cheese depending on how we feel that night. the kids don't even mind the spinach in the mix!!
Steps
In a large skillet , cook beef until brown - drain fat.
Stir in tomato sauce , basil , sugar , garlic powder , salt & pepper to taste.
Bring to boiling.
Reduce heat & simmer uncovered 5 minutes.
Combine sour cream , cream cheese , milk & onion.
In a greased 2 quart casserole dish or 8x8x2 baking dish , layer 1 / 2 the noodles , 1 / 2 the meat , 1 / 2 the cream cheese mixture and all the spinach.
Top with remaining noodles and meat.
Chill remaining cream cheese mix.
Cover , bake @ 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Spread with remaining cream cheese mixture and top with cheddar cheese.
Bake uncovered 10 more minutes.
Ingredients
ground beef, tomato sauce, dried basil, sugar, garlic powder, salt, sour cream, cream cheese, milk, onions, noodles, frozen chopped spinach, cheddar cheese
