Skillet Beef and Tomato Pasta

Name: Skillet Beef and Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean); 1 yellow onion (medium, diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces); 2 cup beef broth; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 12 ounce quick-cooking pasta; 4 cup fresh spinach; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for serving); 1 package garlic bread (8 ounces, store-bought)

A comforting one-pot pasta dish with savory ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and tender pasta, served with convenient store-bought garlic bread.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.71/serving

Dietary

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

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
2 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon dried basil
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounce quick-cooking pasta
4 cup fresh spinach
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
1 package garlic bread (8 ounces, store-bought)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean) and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Add 1 medium yellow onion, diced and 2 cloves garlic, minced to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, 2 cups beef broth, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Add 12 ounces quick-cooking pasta (e.g., penne, rotini) to the skillet. Stir well, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Meanwhile, prepare 1 package (8 ounces) store-bought garlic bread according to package directions, typically baking for 5-8 minutes.
Once pasta is cooked, stir in 4 cups fresh spinach until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately with the garlic bread and sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Ensure pasta is truly quick-cooking (check package instructions for cooking time around 8-10 minutes). Leftovers reheat well.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 520
Protein: 31.7 g
Carbohydrates: 54.5 g
Fat: 20.3 g
Fiber: 7.1 g
Sodium: 920 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.2 g
Sugar: 6.8 g
Cholesterol: 78 mg