Dutch Oven Pasta Bake

Name: Dutch Oven Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 3 cups uncooked penne pasta; 1 cup beef broth; 3 cups water; 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes; 1 package (5 ounces) fresh spinach; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; Optional: shredded Parmesan cheese

I was in a hurry one night, so I went on a pantry search to see what I had on hand. I found penne pasta and decided to go Italian! We all ended up loving this satisfying Dutch oven pasta. And, since the pasta cooks in the same pot, it's a real time saver, too. — Tammy Reid, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 cup beef broth
3 cups water
1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 package (5 ounces) fresh spinach
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Optional: shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat; add ground beef and onion. Cook and stir until beef is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, broth, pasta and seasonings. Stir; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Top with spinach; cover just until wilted. Stir. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.