12 Gorilla Casserole

By Tessie2



2 1/2 lb hamburger
2 large onions, chopped
3 stalks celery & Leaves, chopped
3 large carrots, grated
2 (3oz) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder (I used 1/2 tsp minced garlic for my 1/2 recipe)
24 oz macaroni (I used 10 oz wide egg noodles for my 1/2 recipe)
2 pkgs frozen spinach, thawed not drained
Comments
(I also added 1 30oz jar spaghetti sauce, as it seemed to need it)





Brown ground beef in dutch oven; Drain.
Return to pan; Add onion, celery, and carrots.
Cook 5 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, salt, oregano, pepper, garlic, and spaghetti sauce.
Bring to a boil, then simmer covered 1 hour.
Cook noodles according to directions and set aside.
After sauce is done, stir in pasta and spinach.
Mix thoroughly.
Put in (2) 9x13" Pans, and sprinkle with enough parmesan to cover.
Cover, label, and freeze.
To serve, thaw completely and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.