Beef And Pasta Au Gratin

*Excellent source of Lysine - promotes growth in the young.

*Makes 5 servings

Ingredients:

200 g         Shell Macaroni Pasta, cooked

1/4 cup evaporated milk

1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese, mixed with

1/2 cup grated quickmelt cheese

6 cloves garlic, crushed

1 pc         medium onion, chopped

150g         ground beef

1 pouch (250 g) Italian Style Spaghetti Sauce

1/4 cup water

1-1/2 cups (45 g) spinach leaves

1-1/2 tbsp breadcrumbs

Procedures:

1. WHILE still hot, combine DEL MONTE Macaroni with milk, half of cheese and salt. Set aside. 

2. SAUTè garlic and onion for 3 minutes. Add beef then sauté for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add DEL MONTE Spaghetti Sauce and water. Simmer for 3 minutes. Add spinach. Set aside. 

3. MIX half of sautéed spaghetti sauce with cooked macaroni. Arrange half of macaroni at the bottom of 7"x7" pan. Sprinkle with half of cheese. 

4. POUR remaining macaroni over cheese then top with sauce and cheese. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Cover with foil then bake in preheated oven at 350ºF for 15 minutes.