INSIDE OUT RAVIOLI

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lb. ground chuck, browned and drained
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained (reserve liquid)
• 1 lb. jar Ragu spaghetti mushroom sauce
• 1 small can mushrooms
• 6 oz. can tomato paste
• 8 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp. salt and dash of pepper
• 7 oz. pkg. cooked elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 well-beaten eggs

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground chuck with chopped onion and garlic. Drain.
2. Reserve spinach liquid and add water to make 1 cup.
3. Stir the liquid into the Ragu sauce. Add mushrooms, tomato paste, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Combine the spinach, cooked macaroni, bread crumbs, and sharp Cheddar cheese. Stir in the beaten eggs.
5. Spread this mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Pour the meat sauce on top.
6. Bake for 30 minutes at 350°F.