Rotini with Ground Beef and Spinach

Ingredients

• 1 box Dreamfields Rotini, Penne Rigate or Elbows
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound (90%) lean ground beef
• 1 can (8 ounces) no salt added tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 package (10 ounces) spinach leaves, shredded
• 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Salt (optional)
• 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beef; cook until no longer pink, stirring and breaking beef into pieces.
3. Stir in tomato sauce and oregano. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add spinach, basil and red pepper flakes; continue cooking 3 minutes. Season with salt, if desired.
4. Drain pasta. Add to skillet; toss with beef mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Recipe Yield: Makes 6 main dish servings.

Source: Dreamfields