Mock Ravioli

This is a standard dish of our mother's and grandmother's--it makes a lot, freezes well (before baking), is inexpensive, and a crowd pleaser (even kids like it). Enjoy!

• 3-4 ounces olive oil
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
  
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz.)
• 1 medium can mushrooms
• 2 t. salt
• 1 t. pepper
• 1 t. Italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 cups water
  
• 1/4 cup dried parsley
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded (~2 oz.)
  
• 1 package frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained
  
• 16 ounces shell macaroni, cooked and drained
  

1. Brown onions and garlic in olive oil. Add meat and brown.
2. Add tomato paste, sauce, mushrooms, salt, pepper, water, and Italian seasoning; simmer 15 minutes.
3. Add Parmesan cheese and parsley.
4. Combine sauce, noodles, spinach, and water. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.