Beef Casserole Italiano

This is easy, and delicous.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1  teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1  teaspoon basil leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
• 2  cups ricotta cheese
• 8  ounces mozzarella cheese, slices

Directions

1. Brown beef and onion; drain off fat.
2. Stir in the tomato sauce, parsley, oregano, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
3. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Meanwhile, combine spinach, ricotta cheese and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
5. Spoon spinach mixture around edges of a 13x9x2 inch baking dish; pour beef mixture into center.
6. Cut each mozzarella slice into 3 strips and arrange in a lattice pattern over meat.
7. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.