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Cheesy, Meaty, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach Casserole

Course Dinner
Cuisine Canadian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 660kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 28 oz passata or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp garlic crushed
  • 2 tsp italian seasoning
  • 320 g mozzarella grated
  • 450 ml ricotta
  • 1/4 cup parmesan grated
  • 2 heads broccoli chopped into florets
  • 1 medium head cauliflower chopped into florets
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • salt and pepper
  • olive oil
  • vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Heat vegetable oil in a sauce pot, add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Brown for 5-8 minutes.
  • Add onions, garlic and Italian seasoning to the pot, stir to combine and cook til onions are soft and translucent. 5-8 minutes
  • In a large mixing bowl toss all the florets with olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Add the florets to a deep 13x9 baking dish and cover with tin foil. Pierce the tin foil and bake for 20 minutes
  • While the florets bake, combine the spinach, ricotta, parmesan and about 1/3 of the mozzarella
  • When the florets are done, remove them from the oven and discard the foil. Layer the meat sauce into the dish, followed by the spinach and cheese, followed by the remainder of the mozzarella.
  • Bake for 40 minutes at 350F. Rest for 10 minutes and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cheesy, Meaty, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach Casserole
Amount per Serving
Calories
660
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
40
g
62
%
Saturated Fat
 
20
g
125
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
13
g
Cholesterol
 
138
mg
46
%
Sodium
 
663
mg
29
%
Potassium
 
1957
mg
56
%
Carbohydrates
 
37
g
12
%
Fiber
 
11
g
46
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
46
g
92
%
Vitamin A
 
4096
IU
82
%
Vitamin C
 
247
mg
299
%
Calcium
 
664
mg
66
%
Iron
 
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.