Hearty Penne Beef

This is taken from Taste of Home magazine. It is a comfort food, quite easy and nutritious.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 cups penne pasta, uncooked
• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can beef broth
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  italian seasoning
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 2  cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile in a dutch over, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
3. Stir in the tomato puree, beef broth, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, 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 is wilted.
7. Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture.
8. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; cover and cook for 3 or 4 minutes or until cheese has melted.