FAST FIX

ITALIAN BOW TIE SUPPER

For a family-pleasing Italian dinner, you can’t go wrong with this all-in-one meal featuring bow tie pasta. Any leftovers taste just as good the next day.

—JOY FREY KELSO, MO

PREP: 10 MIN. • COOK: 7 1/4 HOURS • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, chopped

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta, cooked and drained

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. In a large skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.

2. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until bubbly.

3. Increase heat to high; stir in pasta, spinach and cheeses. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until heated through and the cheese is melted.