Spinach Beef Macaroni Bake

This is a hearty casserole that doubles easy for potluck suppers. It isnt as heavy as some recipes due to no heavy cheeses.

• 2 cups uncooked macaroni
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large onion chopped
•  1 large carrot diced
• 1 celery rib chopped
• 1 can * 28 oz* Italian diced tomatoes undrained
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1  10 oz package of spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

Cook Macaroni according to package directions.
In a large kettle, cook the beef, onion, carrots, and celery over hed heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain. Add the tomatoes and spices.  Bring to a boil and lower heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes til veggies are tender. Drain Macaroni and add Macaroni and spinach to beef mixture.  Stir and pour into a 1 1/2 qt baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake Uncovered at 350 for 25 - 30 minutes or until  heated through..

It was very good. I also added some crushed hot pepper flakes. I bet it would taste really good with maybe some corn added.