Italian-style Spinach Bake

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1/2 pound lean ground beef
 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
 * 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
 * 3/4 cup milk
 * 4 eggs, beaten
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
 * 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1/2 teaspoon basil leaves
 * 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
 * 1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
 * 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Cook beef, onion and garlic in large skillet over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add rice, spinach and Monterey Jack cheese; mix well.

Combine milk, eggs and pepper; stir into rice mixture. Turn into greased shallow 2-quart baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees 30 minutes or until set.

Meanwhile, blend tomato sauce, garlic powder, basil, oregano and seasoned pepper in small saucepan. Simmer about 5 minutes. Cut spinach mixture into squares and serve topped with tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.