Healthier Slow Cooker Hamburger Helper

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

lean ground beef

1/2

medium onion (diced)

bell pepper (diced (I used red))

1 pinch

red pepper flakes (or more, if you like it spicy!)

1/2 tsp

minced garlic

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

Italian seasoning

1 cup

finely chopped fresh spinach

1 1/2 cups

1% milk

1 cup

beef broth (low sodium)

1 1/2 cups

seasoned tomato or pasta sauce

3 cups

dry (uncooked macaroni or other short pasta (I used Rotini this time))

1 1/2 cups

shredded cheese