Cheesy Spinach Macaroni Casserole

Cheesy Spinach Macaroni Casserole

1 pkg. (7 oz.) uncooked dried elbow macaroni
1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
1 TB butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. finely chopped fresh garlic
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
1 cup (4 oz.) mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Spaghetti sauce, if desired

Heat oven to 350° F. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain. Set aside. Sprinkle bread crumbs into buttered 3 quart casserole. Set aside. Melt butter in 10″ skillet until sizzling; stir in onion, Italian seasoning, pepper and garlic. Cook over medium high heat, stirring constantly, until onion is softened (2 to 3 minutes). Stir in spinach.

Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until spinach is heated through (2 to 4 minutes). Stir in cooked macaroni and all remaining ingredients except spaghetti sauce.

Spoon into prepared casserole, pressing gently. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. Serve spaghetti sauce over baked pasta, if desired. Makes: 6 servings.

Nutrition Information:
Per serving = Calories 260, Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrates 31 g, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Protein 14 g.

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