Description
This One-Pan Ground Beef and Spinach Pasta is a delicious and creamy pasta dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With tender beef, fresh spinach, and a creamy Parmesan sauce, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 8 ounces uncooked short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add ground beef, cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onion, cook until softened. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add Tomatoes and Pasta: Pour in diced tomatoes, beef broth, and pasta. Bring to a boil, then simmer until pasta is tender.
- Finish Dish: Stir in spinach until wilted. Add cream and Parmesan, stir until creamy. Serve hot, garnished with red pepper flakes.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Enhance flavors by adding mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
