Best Hearty Beef Penne Recipes

HEARTY PENNE BEEF

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.

HEARTY PENNE BEEF

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile in a dutch over, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
• Stir in the tomato puree, beef broth, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Add spinach; cook for 1 -2 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
• Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture.
• Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; cover and cook for 3 or 4 minutes or until cheese has melted.

HEARTY BEEF PENNE

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.

HEARTY PENNE BEEF RECIPE

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 heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add spinach; cook for 1-2 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
• Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.