This one pot meal is a great and healthy way to simplify dinner. These Skillet Noodles with Beef and Spinach are a family favorite that kids are sure to love.
Makes: 4 Servings
Ingredients
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 can (15 oz)tomato sauce, low sodium
1 1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp oregano, dried
1/4 tsp basil, dried
6 oz uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
1 package (10 oz) frozen spinach, chopped
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Drain and rinse to remove excess fat.
- Add onion, tomato sauce, water, and spices to the drained, cooked beef. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Add noodles. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Defrost spinach in the microwave. Drain and squeeze out excess liquid and repeat if necessary. Stir spinach into skillet mixture. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir mixture and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add water if mixture gets too dry.
*Nutrition information includes whole wheat spaghetti in analysis.
Source: What’s Cooking – USDA
