Meat and Spinach Casserole Recipe

Name: Meat and Spinach Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta; 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach; 12 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 ½ cups water; ¼ teaspoon rosemary; ¼ teaspoon basil; ¼ teaspoon marjoram; ¼ teaspoon oregano; ¼ teaspoon savory; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 2 cups sour cream; 1 cup grated romano cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
12 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 ½ cups water
¼ teaspoon rosemary
¼ teaspoon basil
¼ teaspoon marjoram
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon savory
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 cups sour cream
1 cup grated romano cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese

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.

4082

kcal

Calories

244

Fat

Carbs

407

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta, 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, 12 lb bulk pork sausage, 1 lb lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, Meat and Spinach Casserole falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meat and Spinach Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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