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This is comfort food at its finest! The best of everything is found here-it's tasty, easy and a great way to sneak some spinach in for extra nutrition. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
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Nutritional Facts 1-1/2 cups equals 482 calories, 20 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 88 mg cholesterol, 1,001 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 41 g protein.
Originally published as Hearty Penne Beef in Simple & Delicious September/October 2008, p10
Shred and Freeze CheeseIt’s usually cheaper to buy cheese in blocks than in shredded form. So I purchase large quantities of cheddar, Monterey Jack and mozzarella, then shred them myself in my food processor. I store the shredded cheese in the freezer in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags, so I have it at my fingertips whenever it’s needed. —Evelyn O., Parma, Ohio
It’s usually cheaper to buy cheese in blocks than in shredded form. So I purchase large quantities of cheddar, Monterey Jack and mozzarella, then shred them myself in my food processor. I store the shredded cheese in the freezer in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags, so I have it at my fingertips whenever it’s needed. —Evelyn O., Parma, Ohio
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Reviewed on May. 25, 2012 by jujubean79
I thought this was really delicious. I did cut the broth a bit because it was a little runny. Also after adding the cheese, I put the skillet under the broiler to get the cheese brown and bubbly.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2012 by creampuff9
Easy to make, inexpensive and good flavor. I doubled the recipe to feed 6 of us, but I didn't double the bf broth bcuz I could tell the sauce would b too soupy. I did add red pepper flakes for a bit of zip. I would agree that this is a good recipe to use to sneak spinach into your kids...mine didn't even notice it.
Reviewed on Apr. 03, 2012 by tampateacher
I read the reviews and decided to three minced garlic cloves, the broth from Lipton's beefy onion powder mix (minus the dried onion & added fresh onions), and I cook out most of the liquid before adding the penne. It was delicious.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2012 by BigPickles
This recipe is very delicious my family ate every last bit.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2012 by Duckhunter39
My family loved this meal! Great flavor and very easy to make.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2012 by navywife01
simple and delicious
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2012 by kap1013
Very easy and good!
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2012 by jules.i.m
The flavors didn't have time to mix at all and didnt fit together. If you want spinach just stir it into your regular baked spaghetti recipe. There are much better recipes out there to try.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2011 by darcien007
This is also very good with picante sauce instead of tomato purree
Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2011 by kathleen ng
I did not make this but I did read the reviews. To the person who used tomato sauce, it's not the same as puree. Puree is much thicker and that might account for it being watery. For people who are concerned about salt, delete the the added salt and use low sodium products, you don't like lots of cheese, clearly, use less. A recipe is really a guide. If you like spice add the onion as one person did, add extra spices like rosemary, fennel seeds, thyme, fresh fennel. Cook to YOUR tastes and YOUR dietary needs and then write a useful review...not "1000 mg of sodium in one meal is far from healthy". Point out the high content of sodium ... fine. But that is easily fixed. Too much cheese easily fixed. Bland...useful review so people know to spice it up if they like stronger flavors.
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