Burger Baked Penne With Spinach

Ingredients

• 188 g whole wheat penne
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb extra lean ground beef

• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
• salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 2 cups packed fresh spinach
• vegetable oil cooking spray
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350f degrees.

2. 2

   Cook penne in salted water to al dente.

3. 3

   Drain and set aside.

4. 4

   In a nonstick frypan scramble fry hamburger until no pink remains, about 5 minutes, drain fat if necessary, add stewed tomatoes, jalepeno if using, simmer 2 to 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add parmesan cheese, stir to mix, add salt and pepper, simmer 2 minutes until cheese melts.

6. 6

   Add spinach, turning over and over until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Spray a casserole with veggie spray, turn hamburger mix into casserole, add penne, stir to combine.

8. 8

   Srinkle cheddar cheese over top.

9. 9

   Set, uncovered, on middle rack in 350f degrees oven, bake for about 20 minutes, until bubbly and hot.

10. 10

    Serve with a green salad.