Burger Baked Penne With Spinach

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 188 g whole wheat penne
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
• salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 2 cups packed fresh spinach
• vegetable oil cooking spray
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350f degrees.
• 2 cook penne in salted water to al dente.
• 3 drain and set aside.
• 4 in a nonstick frypan scramble fry hamburger until no pink remains, about 5 minutes, drain fat if necessary, add stewed tomatoes, jalepeno if using, simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
• 5 add parmesan cheese, stir to mix, add salt and pepper, simmer 2 minutes until cheese melts.
• 6 add spinach, turning over and over until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
• 7 spray a casserole with veggie spray, turn hamburger mix into casserole, add penne, stir to combine.
• 8 srinkle cheddar cheese over top.
• 9 set, uncovered, on middle rack in 350f degrees oven, bake for about 20 minutes, until bubbly and hot.
• 10 serve with a green salad.