Burger trittini

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsGround beef
1mediumOnion; minced
15ouncesTomato sauce
12ouncesTomato paste
ounceSliced mushrooms; drained
2teaspoonsBasil
2teaspoonsSugar
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonOregano leaves
½teaspoonPepper
20ouncesFrozen spinach; thawed
16ouncesCottage cheese
8ouncesMozzarella; shredded

Directions

Cook ground beef and onion on medium high until brown. Drain fat. Add next seven ingredients; heat to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until thickened. squeeze liquid from spinach. Combine with cottage cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon meat mixture into 13x9" baking dish. Sprinkle ½ of mozzarella cheese.

Top with spinach. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top. Bake at 350~ for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly.