Hearty Beef Penne

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 3/4 cups penne pasta
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can 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 mozzarella cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions. meanwhile, in a dutch oven cook beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. drain.
• 2 stir in the tomato puree, broth, italian seasoning, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
• 3 bring to a boil. reduce and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened. add the spinach; cook for 1-2 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.
• 4 drain the pasta; stir into beef mixture. sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• 5 serve the desired amount. cool leftovers before placing in a freezer container. cover and freeze for up to 3 months.
• 6 to use frozen penne beef: thaw in refrigerator overnight. place in a dutch oven; heat through. sprinkle with additional cheese.