Lazy Mom's Faux Lasagna

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Cooks like a casserole, tastes like a lasagna! This simple recipe takes out the complication of gourmet lasagnas and serves your family in less than an hour with the same great taste.

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Steps

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Prepare water to boil and pre-grease a deep casserole dish.

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Brown beef , onions and garlic in a medium sized sauce pan.

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Add spaghetti sauce and spinach to the beef , onion and garlic.

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Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

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Pre-heat oven to 350 , and add noodles to boiling water and cook until al dante.

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Drain noodles and return to pot.

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Pour the sauce mixture into the noodles , reserving two or so cups , and mix thoroughly.

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Set remaining sauce aside.

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Pour half of the pasta mixture into the pre-greased casserole dish , layer with 6 slices of provolone cheese , pour in the remaining pasta , break the remaining provolone into pieces , layer , and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.

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Finally , pour on the reserved sauce.

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Bake , covered , on 350 for 35 minutes.

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Uncover , sprinkle parmesan cheese on top , and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

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Ingredients

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extra lean ground beef, onion, garlic cloves, elbow macaroni, spaghetti sauce, spinach, provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese