Cheesy Beef & Spinach Penne

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 12 oz (340 g) penne pasta
• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook the penne according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until soft, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
6. Fold in the cooked penne and mix until evenly coated with the sauce.
7. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the pasta and let it melt. Finish with grated Parmesan.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

A comforting one-pan pasta loaded with seasoned ground beef, tender spinach, rich tomato sauce, and plenty of melted cheese—perfect for an easy family dinner.