*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Ravioli Casserole

Recipe By     : Rival's Crock-Pot Slow Cooker Cuisine; 1995
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beef                             Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  lb            Ground beef
   1      md            Onion -- chopped
   1      cl            Garlic -- minced -OR-
     1/8  ts            Garlic powder
  16      oz            Tomato sauce (2 cans)
  14      oz            Can stewed tomatoes
   1      ts            Dried oregano -- crushed
   1      ts            Italian seasoning
                        Salt and pepper -- to taste
  10      oz            Pkg frozen chopped spinach -- thawed
  16      oz            Pkg bow-tie pasta -- cooked and drained
     1/2  c             Parmesan cheese -- grated
   1 1/2  cups          Mozzarella cheese -- shredded

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef, onion,
and garlic. Cook until onion becomes clear and soft, approximately
20 minutes.  Drain excess fat. Transfer meat mixture to Crock-Pot.
Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, Italian seasoning, and salt
and pepper, stirring to break up stewed tomatoes. Cover and cook on
Low for 7 to 8 hours or on High for 3-1/2 to 4 hours. In the last
30 minutes turn on High if on Low. Stir in the cooked pasta, spinach,
and cheese. Serve immediately when mozzarella cheese is melted.

Serves 6.

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