Monday, August 12, 2013

Creamy Spinach Pasta

My kids were at camp last week so to welcome them home yesterday I wanted to make them something that screams, "Welcome Home!" This pasta dish is super easy and very affordable. Since back to school shopping has drained both my energy and wallet this recipe was perfect for the occasion.


The ingredients are few.
And this serves 8-10 people at about $1.38 a serving!!
Love it :)




1 pound ground beef
16 oz package of Thin Spaghetti
1 block cream cheese
24 oz. traditional pasta sauce
about 2 cups fresh spinach
grated mozzarella cheese (for topping)


First, bring some water to a rolling boil in a large stock pot and cook your pasta according to package instructions.



Then, give the spinach a rough chop. It will seem like a lot but it will reduce when cooked.

divide your cream cheese into four equal parts.


Brown your ground beef over medium heat.
Then drain the fat.


 You can season your meat with some Italian spice if you have some. If not, you can add some salt and pepper to taste.


Add spinach and stir until spinach reduces.


Then add cream cheese.


It will be a little messy but keep stirring until the mixture gets nice and creamy.


Continue to stir out all the little lumps.


Add pasta sauce to the meat, spinach and cream cheese mixture and stir.


Since pasta is thin it won't take long to cook. I usually take one out to test for doneness.
Once it is done, drain and return the cooked pasta to pot.


Pour sauce over pasta.

Stir until all of the pasta is completely coated in the creamy spinach sauce.


I missed these two so much and I'm so glad they love their momma's cooking!
Now time to hear about all that God has done during their time at camp.
Buen Provecho!




32 comments:

  1. This sounds so good, I need to give this one a try. Thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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    1. Hello Marty, thank you for stopping by :) I must say that I enjoyed browsing through your site as well...I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do.

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  3. This sounds delicious!!

    Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!

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  5. Hi looks yummy. I'm a new follower on FB. Have a great week.

    http://gangi-homecooking.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi Linda! Thanks for the support! I'll make sure and look you up as well :)

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  7. wow that pasta looks absolutely delicious...I will definitely be trying this recipe, it looks so darned good, the tut on how to make it is one of the best I have seen, leaves nothing to error...thanks again, come on over for a visit, I have some watermelon for you...Phyllis

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    1. Hi Phyllis! Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy this dish, it really is a family favorite :) I will stop by and pay you a visit.

      Liz

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  9. Oh, this is delish!

    - The Tablescaper

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  10. My mouth is watering...this sounds absolutely delicious! This would be great to link up to Create It Thursday #15…it's live now. Hope to see you there!

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    1. Hello Leslie! Thank you I linked up to create it Thursday and looking forward to stopping by again :)

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  11. This looks delicious.
    Thanks for sharing with us at our Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop.
    Angel @ sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you Angel, looking forward to joining you again next week! and thanks again for stopping by.

      Liz@nuestrobuenprovecho.blogspot.com

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  12. Hi Liz, This recipe sounds delicious and I am saving it to make next week. Thanks for visiting and I am a new follower.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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    1. Thank you Sherry! I really enjoyed browsing through your site and I'm so glad you stopped by :) I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do.

      Liz

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  13. Way to get me to eat some spinach! But, how much pasta should I use?
    Cheryl

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    1. Hi Cheryl,
      I used a 16 oz package of Thin Spaghetti. Thanks so much I just noticed I didn't add that...will correct it.

      Thanks,

      Liz

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  14. Liz,
    Thank you for sharing at Memories by the Mile's, Tuesday Trivia. I absolutely love your name and the meaning and how fun to do this with your daughter. This pasta dish looks and sounds so good, I do love my pasta. Pinned and featured you on today's post.
    Hugs,
    Wanda Ann @ http://www.memoriesbythemile.com/

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    1. Hello Wanda,
      I am so happy that you took the time to read my about me statement. Also, thank you so much for the feature!!!! I am honored.

      Blessings,
      Liz

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  15. This looks delicious, I love pasta! Thank you for sharing on Fluster's Creative Muster. Now that you found our party I hope that you'll continue to join us every Tuesday evening.

    Robin @ Fluster Buster

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    1. Hello Robin, Thank you for stopping by. I will definitely join you again next Tuesday!

      Liz

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  16. Hi, this looks very yummy. Hubby will be returning home from fishing later today and we are babysitting two little grandsons while their parents get away over night for their anniversary. I have everything on hand to make this so I am going to try it for dinner. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe with SYC. Hope to see you share again!
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Hi Jann, I'm so glad you're going to give it a try. I hope everyone enjoys it. Let me know how it turns out.

      Blessings,

      Liz

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  17. Thanks for partying at All My Bloggy Friends last week, Liz! I'm choosing your recipe as one of my favorites at tomorrow's party :) I can't wait to see what you share this week!

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    1. Hello Jamie...Thank you very much! I'm so excited!! you made my day :) Can't wait to share again tomorrow.

      Liz

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  18. wow this is a lot and only two of us, can you freeze this or cut it in half? im a new cook and not sure what to do.

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    1. Hi mkkiki, I don't usually have leftovers since I cook for six. But after reading your question I read a little about freezing pasta and sauce leftovers. What I would do is not mix the pasta and sauce and freeze separately in air tight containers or freezer bags. If you have already mixed I'm sure it would be okay just make sure that it is stored in an airtight container or freezer bag.

      Hope this helps :)
      Liz

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