Beef Casserole Italiano

Brown ground beef and onion; drain off fat.

Stir in the tomato sauce, parsley, oregano, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, combine spinach, Ricotta cheese and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Spoon spinach mixture around edges of 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.

Pour beef mixture into center.

Cut each Mozzarella slice into 3 strips and arrange in a lattice pattern over meat.

Bake at 375° for 20 minutes.

Yields 8 servings.