2 lb. ground beef
2 tbsp. salad oil
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 sm. can tomato paste
1 med. can tomato sauce
1 c. water
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. mixed Italian herbs
1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach
4 eggs
1/2 tsp. sage
1 1/2 c. ripe olives, chopped
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 lb. Creamettes

Brown beef in oil; add onions and garlic; cook until transparent. Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, salt and herbs; cook slowly for 2 hours, stirring frequently. Cook spinach according to directions; drain well. Beat eggs; add to spinach. Add sage, olives and Parmesan to spinach. Cook macaroni until tender; drain; set aside.

In 3 quart casserole alternate layers of macaroni, spinach and meat sauce, ending with a layer of meat sauce. Cover; bake in 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes. Serve with Parmesan cheese on top. Serves 6-8 people. (Mixed Italian herbs may be substituted by 1/2 teaspoon butter, 1/2 teaspoon basil and 1 teaspoon oregano.)