Description
This One Pan Healthy Ground Beef Pasta is a comforting, nutritious meal that is easy to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups water or low-sodium broth
- 2 cups uncooked pasta shells
- 3 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed
Instructions
- Start by heating the olive oil in your large deep skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chopped onion. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
- Add the minced garlic and stir it into the mix. Cook for about 30 seconds until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Incorporate the lean ground beef into the skillet and break it apart as it cooks. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the beef is thoroughly browned.
- Pour the can of diced tomatoes into the skillet with the cooked beef along with the water or broth, stirring until combined.
- Add the uncooked pasta shells to the skillet and bring everything to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat. Let the dish simmer for about 10-12 minutes.
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the fresh spinach and let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Serve the pasta hot from the skillet, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or grated cheese.
Notes
This dish is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Protein: 30 g