Shepherds Pie Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
• 4 cups hot water
• 1 tsp oil
• ¹⁄₂ lb (225 g) lean ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 pkg Shepherds Pie Seasoning
• 1 can (14.5 oz/398 ml) no salt diced tomatoes
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups frozen peas
• Sea Salt , to taste
• Black Pepper , to taste

Preparation

1. Place pasta in Multipurpose Steamer. Stir in 4 cups water. Cover; microwave on high until al dente, 12 min.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large fry pan or wok over medium-high heat. Crumble in beef; cook, breaking up meat using the Ground Meat Separator, until meat is cooked through, 3–5 min.
3. Stir in seasoning and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, 5 min.
4. Once cooked, drain pasta, then add to pan. Stir in peas and spinach until warm, 1 min. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
5. To serve, spoon into bowls. Add toppings, if desired.