Ground Beef Penne Alfredo

Name: Ground Beef Penne Alfredo Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. lean ground beef (8 oz); 1/2 cup sliced red onion; 1 to 2 tsp minced garlic from jar; 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped (I use a mini chopper); 1/4 cup fresh basil finely chopped; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 small tomato peeled and chopped; 8 oz sliced mushrooms; Approx. 1 cup baby spinach leaves; 1 tbsp capers drained; 5 tbsp reduced fat sour cream; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (I use a Parmesan/Romano blend); 5 oz Ronzoni Smart Taste Penne pasta

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Minutes to Prepare: 20
Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1/2 lb. lean ground beef (8 oz)1/2 cup sliced red onion1 to 2 tsp minced garlic from jar1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (I use a mini chopper)1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped1 tsp chili powder1/4 tsp salt1 small tomato peeled and chopped8 oz sliced mushroomsApprox. 1 cup baby spinach leaves1 tbsp capers, drained5 tbsp reduced fat sour cream1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (I use a Parmesan/Romano blend)5 oz Ronzoni Smart Taste Penne pasta

Directions

Spray non-stick or iron skillet with olive oil cooking spray. Prepare ingredients. Saute ground beef with onion, garlic, parsley, basil, chili powder, a pinch of salt, and chopped tomatoes over medium high heat. Stir in sliced mushrooms, cover skillet and simmer over lowest heat for approximately 45 minutes, Remove lid and simmer for another 15 minutes to reduce liquid. Add baby spinach and capers and stir well until spinach wilts. Add reduced fat sour cream and parmesan cheese and stir until sauce is smooth. Toss mixture with the penne pasta. Makes approximately 4 - 3/4 cup servings.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANGELAHELWIG.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

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