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Beef Italian Pasta

July 20, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

This recipe is a delightful Italian dish, full of flavor with a delicious meat sauce. This penne pasta dish is a perfect, budget friendly, week night meal that the family will love! Bon Appetit!

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Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cup uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 lb extra lean ground beef
  • 1 (15 ounce) can unsalted tomato sauce
  • 1 (14 ounce) can low sodium, reduced fat, beef broth
  • 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzerella cheese reduced fat
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  1. Cook pasta according to package directions
  2. Meanwhile in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  6. Add spinach; cook for 1-2 minutes or until spinach has turned dark green.
  7. Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture.
  8. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Recipe Notes

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