Italian Spinach Bake

Submitted by Celeste!

"From the back of the Mozzarella Cheese bag..."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
• 1 (16 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1⁄4 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1⁄2 cup spaghetti sauce
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. In a large bowl, combine spinach, ricotta, bread crumbs, eggs, mushrooms, and green peppers.
2. Pour mixture into a greased 9 x 12 baking dish and spread sour cream over top.
3. Pour on a layer of spaghetti sauce using most but not all of the spaghetti sauce.
4. Cover with a layer of mozzarella cheese.
5. Spread remaining sauce, basil, and oregano over the mozzarella cheese.
6. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
7. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Prepare mixture of ingredients in a microwave dish with cover and place in microwave on high setting for 12 - 15 minutes or until bubbling and hot.