Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Meat recipes category.

Penne Beef Recipe.

Ingredients:

1-3/4 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 TSP minced garlic
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1-1/2 TSPs Italian seasoning
1 TSP Worcestershire sauce
1/4 TSP salt
1/4 TSP pepper
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Recipe Instructions:

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.

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