Beef and Spinach Skillet

A quick and satisfying one-pan pasta dish with ground beef, vibrant spinach, and a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a speedy weeknight meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Italian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.67/serving

Dietary

• Kosher
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• one-pot
• quick
• comfort food
• savory
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 2 cup vegetable broth
• 8 ounce rotini pasta (uncooked)
• 5 ounce fresh spinach
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add yellow onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in marinara sauce and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
4. Add uncooked rotini pasta, salt, and black pepper. Stir well, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
5. Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For added depth of flavor, you can stir in a tablespoon of Italian seasoning with the marinara sauce.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 510
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbohydrates: 54 g
• Fat: 19.5 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sodium: 950 mg
• Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
• Sugar: 8.5 g
• Cholesterol: 78 mg