Candace-Eight Layer Casserole

Servings: Makes 8 servings
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins


ingredients
3  cups dried medium noodles (6 ounces)
1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
1  teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2  teaspoon garlic powder
1/4  teaspoon salt
1/4  teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3  cup chopped onion (1 small)
1  10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, cooked and well drained
1  cupshredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
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directions
1. Grease a 2-quart casserole or a 2-quart square baking dish; set aside. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook beef until brown along with the onion. Drain off fat. Stir tomato sauce, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
 3. Layer accordingly: spinich, meat w/onion, sauce, sour cream, noodles, shredded cheese.
4. Cover casserole or baking dish with lightly greased foil. Bake in 350 degree F oven about 15 minutes or until heated through. (*Can also add sour cream to the sauce if desired, I did that and it was really good, before layering)
5. Makes 8 servings