Happy Friday!!!
Today I want to share with you an easy (and freezer-friendly) recipe I came across. It's from Real Simple.com.
Here is the recipe ~
Ingredients:
· 1 tablespoon olive oil
· 2 cloves garlic, chopped
· 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
· 1 15-ounce can or half of a 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes
· 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
· 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
· kosher salt and black pepper
· 12 ounces penne (3/4 box)
· 1 5-ounce package baby spinach
· 8 ounces mozzarella, grated (about 2 cups)
· 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (about 1/2 ounce)
· 1 lb lean ground beef (my addition)
· green salad, for serving
Directions:
- Heat oven to 400° F. Heat the oil in a large saucepan
over medium heat. Add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook, stirring,
for 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes.
- Cut up the whole tomatoes in the can with scissors or crush by hand. Add to the saucepan with the vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Cook the penne for half the package directions’ recommended time.
- Add the spinach to the sauce and cook, stirring, until it begins to wilt, about 1 minute. Add the drained pasta and toss to combine.
- Place half the pasta mixture in an 8-inch square baking dish and sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella. Top with the remaining pasta and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Place the baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until bubbling and beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve with the salad (if desired).
Here is what it looked like when it came out of the oven
Delicious, easy and you can freeze the leftovers!!!
Enjoy!
~ Kerri
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