HEARTY BEEF PENNE

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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.

Faisal Hamdan
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I might have forgotten to add salt and pepper. Next time, I'll be sure to season the beef properly. Other than that, the dish was delicious. The sauce was flavorful and the beef was tender. I also


Shahzad Kosar
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the beef was tender and juicy. I used a whole wheat penne pasta, which made the dish even more hearty and healthy. I also added a handful


brian nkolokosah
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is flavorful and the beef is tender. I usually use a jarred marinara sauce to save time, but you could also make your own if you have the time. I also like to add some chopped mush


kill man mubz
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I might have added too much salt when I was seasoning the beef. Next time, I'll be sure to use less salt. Other than that, the dish was delicious. The sauce was flavorful and the beef was tender. I


Lisa Bentley
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the beef was tender and juicy. I used a whole wheat penne pasta, which made the dish even more hearty and healthy. I also added a handful of chopped fresh basil


AG Flitcher
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the beef is tender and juicy. I used a whole wheat penne pasta, which made the dish even more hearty and healthy. I also added a handful of chopped fresh basil t


Essa Fatty
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I might have forgotten to add salt and pepper. Next time, I'll be sure to season the beef properly. Other than that, the dish was delicious. The sauce was flavorful and the beef was tender. I also


Raj bhai
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the beef was tender and juicy. I used a whole wheat penne pasta, which made the dish even more hearty and healthy. I also added a handful


Onyebuchi Ani Joshua
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is flavorful and the beef is tender. I usually use a jarred marinara sauce to save time, but you could also make your own if you have the time. I also like to add some chopped mush


lana aly
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I might have added too much red pepper flakes. Next time, I'll be sure to use less. Other than that, the dish was delicious. The sauce was flavorful and the beef was tender. I also liked the additio


Toqeer elahi
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family. The sauce is so flavorful and the beef is always tender. I usually use a jarred marinara sauce to save time, but I've also made my own sauce from scratch a few times. Both


AYAZ Malik1122
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I might have added too much salt when I was seasoning the beef. Next time, I'll be sure to use less salt. Other than that, the dish was delicious. The sauce was flavorful and the beef was tender.


Michelle Strack
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the beef was tender and juicy. I used a whole wheat penne pasta, which made the dish even more hearty and healthy. I also added a handful of chopped fresh basil


Kashi Multani
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This is my go-to recipe for beef penne. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that I can throw it all in one pot and have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. The sauce is always flavorful and the beef is always tender.


Totter Preston
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This dish was a disappointment. The sauce was bland and the beef was tough. I followed the recipe exactly, but I think I must have done something wrong. I'm not sure if I'll be trying this recipe again.


Chris Littleton
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually use a jarred marinara sauce to save time, but you could also make your own if you have the time. I also like to add some red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little bi


Sawon Khan
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This hearty beef penne was a hit with my family! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the beef was tender and juicy. I used a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage, which gave the dish a nice depth of flavor. I also added some chopped mushr


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