Hamburger Noodle Casserole

Even though this recipe is for the crock-pot, it is just as easy to finish cooking it on the stove, or  you can put this in a covered baking dish and bake it in the oven at 200°.  I often bake mine in the oven if I am going to be working late and I know I will not feel like making supper afterwards.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (15 o) can stewed tomatoes
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed (can also use fresh spinach) (Optional)
16 oz. penne, cooked and drained or any pasta you prefer
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 c. mozzarella, shredded 

Directions

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta in and cook according to package directions.  Drain and set aside.

Brown ground beef with onion and garlic. 

Put in crock-pot and add sauce, tomatoes, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook for 6-7 hours on low. If you don't have a slow cooker, put this in the oven at 200° for the same amount of time.

Add the spinach, cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese and 1 cup Mozzarella during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Mix well.

Add the last 1/2 cup of mozzarella to melt on the top. Cover and turn the crock-pot on high for the remaining 30 minutes.