Ingredients

  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. twisty noodles
  • 1 lb. ground beef chuck
  • 1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 c. shredded Parmesan or Romano cheese
  • 1 c. (1/2 pt.) sour cream
  • 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Method

  • Defrost spinach.
  • Squeeze dry.
  • Cook noodles in boiling, salted water until tender.
  • Drain.
  • Brown meats and onion in oil until crumbly.
  • Add tomato sauce, salt and oregano.
  • Cover. Simmer 30 minutes.
  • Mix in spinach.
  • Spoon half the noodles into a buttered crock-pot.
  • Top with half of meat mixture and half the Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover with layers of remaining noodles, meat and Parmesan cheese.
  • Spread with sour cream.
  • Sprinkle with Jack cheese and onions.
  • Cook on high 300° for 1 hour.