1 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. chopped onions
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach
2 c. ricotta cheese
1/4 tsp. salt

Brown beef and onions; drain off fat. Add tomato sauce, parsley flakes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; set aside. Thaw and drain completely spinach. Add cheese and salt. Spoon spinach mixture around 13 x 9 pan. Pour beef mixture into center leaving a 2 inch border of spinach showing on all sides.

Cut Mozzarella or cheddar cheese into narrow slices and arrange in a lattice pattern over beef. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Serves 8.