Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1 1/2
pound
beef

ground



1
each
onion

chopped



1
each
garlic

clove, minced



1/8
teaspoon
garlic powder





2
each
tomato sauce

8 oz cans



1
each
tomatoes

stewed, 14 oz can



1
teaspoon
oregano

dried, crushed



1
teaspoon
italian seasoning





1
x
salt

to taste



1
x
pepper

to taste



1
each
spinach

10 oz frozen package, thawed, chopped



1
each
pasta

bow-tie, 16 oz package, cooked, drained



1/2
cup
parmesan cheese

grated



1 1/2
cup
mozzarella cheese

shredded

 In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef, onion, and garlic.  Cook until onion becomes clear and soft, approximately 2 minutes.  Drain excess fat.  Transfer meat mixture to crockpot.  Add the tomatoes, tomatosauce, oregano, italian seasoning, and salt and pepper, stirring to break up stewed tomatoes.  Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours or on High for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. 

In the last 3 minutes turn on High if on Low.  Stir in the cooked pasta, spinach, and cheese.  Serve immediately when mozzarella cheese is melted.

Serves 6