Ground Beef and Spinach Pasta Bake

I was surprised at how few recipes there were on here for ground beef and spinach with pasta, aside from lasagna and manicotti, so I made this up one night.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons  oil
• 1  onion, chopped
• 250  g ground beef or 250  g ground pork
• 2 (400 g) cans chopped tomatoes
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 2  teaspoons  chili flakes
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 10  ounces frozen spinach
• 200  g tagliatelle pasta noodles (or other pasta)
• 1⁄3 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Saute the onion in a deep frying pan for 1-2 minutes, then add the ground beef.
2. Cook until beef is browned, then add the tomatoes, spices, salt and pepper to taste.
3. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, then add the spinach and simmer 3-4 minutes more.
4. Adjust seasonings to taste.
5. Meanwhile, boil and drain the pasta according to directions on the package.
6. Combine the two and place in a baking tray.
7. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and bake in a hot oven until melted and the dish is pipping hot, about 5 minutes.
8. Serve with a salad and garlic bread.