Here’s a really simple meal to throw to together that’s pretty kid friendly too. It has ground beef, pasta, tons of flavor, cheese and spinach.
Ingredients
- 2 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 15 oz. marinara sauce
- 15 oz. stewed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10 oz. frozen spinach, cooked
- 1 lb. penne/rigatoni/bow tie pasta, cooked al dente
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1½ cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Over medium high heat, brown the beef until cooked. Drain any fat
- Remove beef and saute onions and garlic until onions are translucent
- Transfer onions and beef to a slow cooker and pour in marinara sauce, tomatoes, basil, oregano, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, crumbled beef bouillon cubes and sugar
- Stir to mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste
- Cook for 6-8 hours on low
- Cook the pasta till al dente, according to package instructions. Drain well and add cooked pasta, Parmesan and Mozzarella to the meat sauce and stir to combine
- Cook on high for 30 minutes
- Mix in cooked or raw spinach leaves and stir well
- Dish and serve hot
Notes:
This Slow Cooker Beef and Cheese Pasta recipe is the ideal dish for a quiet night thanks to its delectable combination of flavorful beef, cheese, and spinach. It’s quick to prepare and cook, and using a slow cooker makes it simple to have a filling dinner ready when you get home. The entire family may enjoy it together because it is also kid-friendly. Try it tonight and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how wonderful and filling this meal can be.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 307
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 43mg
Sodium: 813mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 21g
Source: http://www.thecookingjar.com/