Description
A hearty, creamy one-pot pasta dish made with ground beef, garlic, spinach, and parmesan, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 small onion, chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 3 cups chicken or beef broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion. Cook until fragrant and softened.
- Pour in broth and cream. Bring to a simmer.
- Add uncooked pasta. Stir occasionally and cook until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in spinach and let it wilt.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use Italian sausage instead of beef for a spicy variation.
- Kale or sun-dried tomatoes can be substituted or added for extra flavor.
- Milk can replace cream for a lighter version.
- Frozen spinach is a good substitute—just thaw and drain before use.
- Stir regularly to prevent pasta from sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
