HEARTY PENNE BEEF

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This hearty penne beef recipe is comfort food at its finest! The best of everything is found here-it's tasty, easy and a wonderful way to sneak in some spinach for extra nutrition. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in tomato puree, broth, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 10-15 minutes. Add spinach; cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes. , Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook until cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes. Freeze option: 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1001mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

Samuel Joyce
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Worst recipe ever!


James Phillips
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste, but it had potential. I think it could be improved by adding more spices and herbs.


Ahmad. Sahed90
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I'm not a big fan of beef, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was flavorful and the beef was tender. I will definitely be making this again!


Mark Neria
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The sauce was flavorful and the beef was tender. I will definitely be making this again!


Allaudin Jani
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The sauce was flavorful and the beef was tender. I will definitely be making this again!


Sunny
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The sauce was flavorful and the beef was tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Kiran Jaan
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so flavorful and the beef is always tender. I highly recommend this recipe!


Arif Ali 12
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This was a great recipe! I followed the instructions exactly and it turned out perfect. The sauce was flavorful and the beef was tender. I will definitely be making this again.


RIMURU Sata
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the beef was cooked perfectly. I served it over penne pasta and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!


Jesse Mavis
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Easy to follow recipe and it turned out great!


Syed Aon SarKar
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This hearty penne beef dish was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and the beef was tender. I especially liked the addition of the mushrooms and bell peppers, which added a nice texture and flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making t