Description
One-Pan Ground Beef and Spinach Pasta is a quick, hearty, and satisfying meal featuring ground beef, pasta, spinach, and a cheesy, tomato-based sauce—all cooked in a single pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your choice)
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth or water
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef, break it up, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir in uncooked pasta.
- Add beef broth and crushed tomatoes. Stir to combine and ensure pasta is mostly submerged.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
- Add shredded cheese and optional cream. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Let sit for a minute before serving.
Notes
- Swap spinach with kale or zucchini.
- Use ground turkey or sausage for variety.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Top with extra cheese and broil for a bubbly finish.
- Use dairy-free cheese for a lactose-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
