HEARTY BEEF PENNE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Hearty Beef Penne image

Found this recipe in Taste of Home Fall Freezer Meals. I have not tried it yet so the cook times are approximate. Freezer instructions are included.

Provided by MollyLin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Stir in the tomato puree, broth, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
  • 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.
  • Drain the pasta; stir into beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Serve the desired amount. Cool leftovers before placing in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • TO USE FROZEN PENNE BEEF: Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place in a Dutch oven; heat through. Sprinkle with additional cheese.

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #weeknight     #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #north-american     #casseroles     #main-dish     #beef     #pasta     #easy     #european     #beginner-cook     #italian     #one-dish-meal     #oamc-freezer-make-ahead     #ground-beef     #meat     #pasta-rice-and-grains     #penne