MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Eight-Layer Casserole Categories: Pasta, Beef, Vegetables, Berbs, Dairy Yield: 12 servings 1 lb Frozen home-style egg - noodles 2 lb Ground beef 30 oz Tomato sauce (2 cans) 1 tb Dried minced onion 2 ts Sugar 2 ts Italian seasoning 2 ts Dried basil 2 ts Dried parsley flakes 1 1/2 ts Garlic powder 1 ts Salt 1/2 ts Pepper 8 oz Cream cheese; softened 1 c Sour cream 1/2 c Milk 20 oz Chopped spinach (2 boxes); - thawed, squeezed dry 1 c Colby-Monterey Jack cheese; - shredded 1 c Cheddar cheese; shredded Fresh parsley; minced (optional) Set oven @ 325 F/165 C. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; crumble meat; drain. Add the tomato sauce, onion, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream and milk. Place half of the noodles in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with 3 cups meat mixture. Layer with cream cheese mixture, spinach, and remaining meat mixture and noodles. Sprinkle with cheeses (dish will be full). Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 40-45 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. If desired, top with minced fresh parsley. Recipe by Jo Prusha, Omaha, Nebraska RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM