Italian-style Spinach Bake

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

 * 1) Cook Beef, Onion and garlic in large skillet over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
 * 2) Add rice, spinach and Monterey jack Cheese; mix well.
 * 3) Combine milk, eggs and pepper; stir into rice mixture.
 * 4) Turn into greased shallow 2-quart baking dish.
 * 5) Bake at 350 degrees 30 minutes or until set.
 * 6) Meanwhile, blend tomato sauce, garlic powder, basil, oregano and seasoned pepper in small saucepan.
 * 7) Simmer about 5 minutes.
 * 8) Cut spinach mixture into squares and serve topped with tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.