Sneaky chef concept here.
In a not-so-sneaky way!
This has become my “go to meal” lately…for those days when a curve ball gets thrown at me…and my brain can’t seem to form a coherent thought…much less a plan for dinner.
This meal is a one pot meal. Starch, protein, veggies. All in one pot.
Easy to make, easy to clean up.
Even if it’s not so sneaky. It’s still easy.
Oh…and I imagine that we’ll be eating this often…with the spinach harvest that’s coming our way. More on that tomorrow!
Spinach Spaghetti
Servings: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 1 lb. spaghetti noodles ($.50) After sale and coupon
- 1 lb. ground chuck ($1.69)
- 1/2 onion, chopped ($.10)
- 1 jar Classico pasta sauce ($.99) After sale, store promotion and coupon
- 1 box frozen spinach ($.50) After sale and coupon
Instructions
- Cook pasta noodles according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, brown ground beef with chopped onion. Drain, rinse. Return to skillet. Add pasta sauce. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- While ground beef is browning, cook the spinach in the microwave as directed. Once cooked, drain off as much liquid as you can. Then stir into the meat sauce.
- Serve Spinach Spaghetti to the hungry masses.
Cost $3.78
leslie says
Pasta of any sort is my go-to meal when I’m in a rush! I either make a light flavor out of olive oil, basil, parmesan cheese and broccoli or I make a red sauce with a can of tomato sauce, some spices and cheese. It is always quick, filling and makes enough for lunch the next day!
Jennifer @ Saving and Giving says
I’m not a fan of spinach, but this looks great. I may have to try it just to sneak veggies in on myself in a not-so-sneaky way!
Jessica says
I’ve tried this one out and it was awesome! I made a healthier version though by using tuna instead of beef and whole wheat pasta instead of the ordinary one. Really great recipe.
Mandy says
this looks yummo and a great menu staple! i think i might try it with ground turkey and whole wheat pasta. thanks for the inspiration!
Sue says
This looks good, but it’s not quite a one pot meal.
rachel says
This is not my husband’s fave, but I like to make it for me and the kids (and he just has to deal). Nobody here goes for the spinach, though, so a lot of times I will puree it in the blender before I add it. Also works for any kind of squash. Then I pour the extra veggies in the ice cube tray for the next time we have a meal like this.
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Steph says
My kids are somewhat picky as well, so I would have to puree the spinach as well.
I recently made homemade marinara sauce and included a LOT of veggies. My oldest son refuses to eat marinara, but ate mine saying it was “okay”. He is spoiled though and refuses to eat any jarred sauces because I taught him how to make homemade alfredo…