BEEF CASSEROLE 
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. onion, chopped
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. leaf oregano
1 tsp. leaf basil
1/2 tsp. salt (divided)
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen spinach, chopped, thawed, drained
2 c. ricotta cheese
1 (8 oz.) pkg. Mozzarella cheese slices

Brown beef and onion, drain. Stir in tomato sauce, parsley, oregano, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes. Combine spinach, ricotta cheese and remaining salt. Spoon spinach mixture around edge of 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Pour meat mixture in center. Cut Mozzarella cheese slice into 3 strips. Arrange laitice pattern over meat. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. 8 servings.

 

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