Cheesy Ground Beef-Spinach Sour Cream Noodle Casserole

• 1 (8 ounce) package wide egg noodles, cooked
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup canned sliced mushrooms, drained
• seasoned salt and black pepper (or use white salt)
• 4 1/2 cups prepared pasta sauce (can use more!)
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach (thawed and well drained)
• 2 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese, divided
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 2 small green onions, finely chopped (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese (or to taste)

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3. In a large skillet cook the beef with the onions, garlic, bell pepper, Italian seasoning, mushrooms and chili flakes until the beef is no longer pink; drain fat, then season with seasoned salt and pepper to taste.
4. Add in the Parmesan cheese and pasta sauce; mix to combine, then simmer for about 20 minutes over medium-low heat.
5. In a large bowl combine the spinach (squeeze out any excess moisture in the spinach with hands) with 2-1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, egg, green onion, garlic powder and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; mix to combine, then fold in cooked egg noodles.
6. Spoon the spinach mixture into the prepared baking dish.
7. Sprinkle with about 1 cup Parmesan cheese (can use less).
8. Top evenly with the ground beef mixture, then sprinkle about 1 cup Parmesan cheese over the ground beef mixture.
9. Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes; remove from oven then sprinkle with about 1-1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese on top.
10. Return to oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
11. Delicious!

egg noodles, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, fresh garlic, italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, mushrooms, salt, pasta sauce, frozen spinach, grated monterey, sour cream, egg, green onions, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, grated monterey

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-ground-beef-spinach-sour-cream-noodle-casserole-172167 (may not work)