Ground Beef Pasta Skillet

A comforting one-pot pasta dish featuring seasoned ground beef, pasta, and rich tomato sauce, with spinach wilted in for extra vegetables.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 8
• Cuisine: Italian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.67/serving

Dietary

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

Tags

• quick
• one-pot
• comfort food
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 pound ground beef
• 1 yellow onion (large, diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cup beef broth
• 1 package quick-cook pasta (rotini or elbow macaroni)
• 5 ounce fresh spinach
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 pounds ground beef and 1 large diced yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the beef, until browned and the onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Drain any excess fat. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in 1 can crushed tomatoes and 2 cups beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Add 1 package quick-cook pasta, stirring to ensure it is submerged. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
5. Stir in 5 ounces fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and let stand for a few minutes to allow sauce to thicken. Serve hot, topped with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Use a quick-cook pasta variety to ensure the meal cooks in under 30 minutes. If using regular pasta, add a few minutes to cook time.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbohydrates: 40.5 g
• Fat: 20 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
• Sugar: 5.5 g
• Cholesterol: 70 mg