Description
A quick and easy one-pan pasta dish featuring ground beef, spinach, and Parmesan cheese in a flavorful tomato broth. This family-friendly meal is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- 8 ounces uncooked penne or rotini pasta
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, brown ground beef, and drain excess fat.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Season the Beef: Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Add Liquid and Pasta: Pour in tomatoes, broth, and uncooked pasta, simmer until pasta is tender.
- Finish with Spinach: Stir in spinach, cook until wilted.
- Final Touches: Remove from heat, mix in Parmesan, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Notes
- For added creaminess, consider stirring in heavy cream or ricotta.
- Ground turkey or sausage can be used as substitutes.
- Try whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
