Hearty Penne Beef Recipe

Name: Hearty Penne Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups uncooked penne pasta; 1 pound ground beef; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth; 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups chopped fresh spinach; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1-3/4 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomato puree, broth, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
2
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add spinach; cook for 1-2 minutes or until wilted.
3
Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
4
Freeze cooled pasta mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.

569

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-3/4 cups uncooked penne pasta, 1 pound ground beef, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree, and more.

Yes, Hearty Penne Beef falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hearty Penne Beef

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