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.

Tatiana StLouis
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I will definitely be making this again.


Wesmaster Hunt
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This hearty beef penne is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, filling, and delicious.


Luna Watanabe
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Love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Munawar Khan
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This was my first time making beef penne and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Cailee garcia
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This hearty beef penne is a great dish for a potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.


Amanda Munoz
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I'm not a big fan of penne, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce is so good that it makes up for the fact that I don't love the pasta.


Angelica Long
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This hearty beef penne is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a great dish to freeze for later.


Md Shahabul
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The beef is always tender and the sauce is perfectly seasoned.


Zeshan Shah824
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I love the rich, flavorful sauce in this dish. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Jai S
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This hearty beef penne is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious. My family loves it!


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