Description
A healthy twist on a classic Italian dish, featuring ground beef and flavorful pasta in a creamy tomato sauce, all made in one pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce or diced tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- 1/2 cup fresh basil or 2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop onions, garlic, and any vegetables you want to include.
- Sauté the beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add onions and garlic: Stir in the chopped onions and garlic. Sauté until fragrant and onions turn translucent, around 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in pasta and liquids: Add the pasta followed by the tomato sauce and beef broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Stir in greens: Once the pasta is just al dente, mix in your spinach or kale.
- Final touches: Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve hot from the skillet, garnished with herbs and cheese!
Notes
For a creamy twist, stir in a dollop of cream cheese or Greek yogurt before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, one pan meal, healthy dinner, Italian recipe, ground beef