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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
This recipe is:
Quick
With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
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 Sep. 22, 2012 by Karen.Buske
Very good recipe. I had to leave out the salt and spinach since my brother-in-law has kidney disease. Theres way too much sodium in spinach. I was shocked to find that out. But the dish is wonderful! Thank you!
Reviewed on Sep. 06, 2012 by NurseFleming
Good! Added onion, extra garlic, fresh tomatoes! 1 cup cheese! I used tomato paste and had no problem with it being too watery!
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2012 by tarasawchuk
It tastes good, but not so good I'd rush to make it again...i did add extra veggies and switched the white pasta for wholewheat...
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2012 by sizzlincook
This was very good! Will make it again.As to the few who commented this was bland, perhaps if you taste your food while you are cooking and adjust the recipe to your tastes you might have better luck. Since this is a Italian based dish, You could try herbs such as basil,oregano, or parsley.
This was very good! Will make it again.
As to the few who commented this was bland, perhaps if you taste your food while you are cooking and adjust the recipe to your tastes you might have better luck. Since this is a Italian based dish, You could try herbs such as basil,oregano, or parsley.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2012 by apoole82
DELICIOIUS! kids loved it too!
Reviewed on Jul. 07, 2012 by 30yearcook
Very bland. Like hamburger helper. Won't make again.
Reviewed on Jul. 06, 2012 by ChocolatopolusCake
Unique flavor, do not be afraid to try!
Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2012 by Pittypat5458
Easy and delicious. My husband said it was like eating pizza without the crust. Will definitely make again.
Reviewed on May. 30, 2012 by BTurner7
My 9 year old said this was better than regular spaghetti! Everyone loved it.
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.
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