Silly Spaghetti Casserole

Contributed By: judik815
Just for Kids Collection - Publications International, Ltd. 2002

Great recipes for kids; recipes so kids will eat their veggies

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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Beef
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Kids can help make it
Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree

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Ingredients

8 ounces Dried spaghetti (whole wheat for better nutrition)
1/4 cup Egg substitute
1/4 cup Finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 of 10-ounce Package frozen cut spinach, thawed
3/4 pound Turkey or lean ground beef
1/3 cup Chopped onion
4 cups Spaghetti sauce
3/4 cup Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (3 ounces)
1 Green, red or yellow bell pepper
Non-stick cooking spray

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt and oil; drain. Toss with egg substitute and Parmesan cheese. Place in bottom of prepared baking dish.

3. Drain spinach in colander, pressing out excess liquid. Spray large non-stick skillet with cooking spray.

4. Cook turkey (or ground beef) and onion in skillet over medium-high heat until meat is lightly browned, stirring to break up meat. Drain off any fat.

5. Stir in spinach. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Spoon on top of spaghetti mixture in dish.

Sprinkle with mozzarella chesse. Use small cookie cutter to cut decorative shapes from bell pepper (stars, etc.). Place on top of cheese in baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbling. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.

Cook's Notes

Time Saver: Make two casseroles at a time so you have one to serve, and one to freeze and reheat later.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 384 ; Total Fat: 13g ; Saturated Fat: 4.5g ; Carbohydrates: 41.5g ; Protein: 29.5g ; Vitamin A: 319 RE ; Vitamin C: 30mg ; Calcium: 237mg ; Iron: 4 mg ; Fiber: 2.5g

Recipe Comments

Commented by: kat77

Easy to make and very tasty. Husband and 2 year old loved it. Was even good leftover. With only 3 of us, could have frozen half of it.

 

Commented by: sammygal

Made this recipe for the first time and my family absolutely LOVED it! We demolished half the recipe (with my 7-yr old asking for 2nds (which NEVER happens!) So flavorable and sooo good! We'll definitely be having this again (and again, and again, and again!!!) Thank you!

 

Commented by: md6317

This was a big hit. I used soy crumbles instead of beef or turkey to make it a vegetarian dish. Everyone enjoyed!

 

Commented by: crazilykuku

I was so happy -my toddler ate his first green vegetable in this meal! Both my boys loved it, as well as me and my husband!

 

Commented by: jodymchugh

My kids never like ANYTHING new. They ate this up for dinner and lunch until it was gone!! I will make a double batch next time and freeze half for later.

 

Commented by: kkelley

VERY GOOD.

 

Commented by: lilysmomi

8 Weight Watcher points per serving!

 

Commented by: nsalesky

I made this for the first time a couple weeks ago! And since then it has become a weekly staple! I have added different veggies in it to change it up a little bit! Our 2yr old boy and 5yr old girl LOVE this! They eat everything on their plates! My kids are usually nibblers, but not with this dinner! It's your protein, carbs, veggies, and dairy all in one very nutritious meal. Oh I use whole grain spaghetti instead!