Meat and Spinach Casserole

Submitted by sweetcakes

"This one is from University Women's Cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
• 1⁄2 lb bulk pork sausage
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon rosemary
• 1⁄4 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon marjoram
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon savory
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 cup grated romano cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese

directions

1. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.
2. Thaw spinach; drain.
3. Crumble sausage and beef in frying pan; cook until partially done.
4. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft.
5. Blend in tomato sauce, tomato paste, water and seasonings; simmer for about 30 minutes.
6. Add noodles; cool.
7. Spread half the mixture in 3-quart casserole.
8. Spread half the spinach over noodle mixture; spread half the sourcream over spinach.
9. Sprinke with half the cheese; repeat layers.
10. Bake at 375* for 40 minutes or until lightly browned.