Name: One-Pot Italian Beef & Spinach Pasta
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 lb Lean ground beef; 0.5 cup Onion; 2 cloves Garlic; 28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes; 2 cups Beef broth; 2 cups Dried short pasta (e.g., penne, rotini); 5 oz Fresh spinach; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black pepper; 0.5 tsp Dried oregano; 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)

Monday · Aug 17

One-Pot Italian Beef & Spinach Pasta

A comforting one-pot pasta with lean ground beef, tender pasta, rich tomato sauce, and a boost of fresh spinach, all ready in one pan.

Before you start Dice 1 large onion (about 1.5 cups total) for this meal, saving the rest for Tuesday and Friday to streamline prep.

Cooking instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion; cook, breaking up beef, until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain any excess fat.
Mince garlic and add to the pot, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, pasta, salt, pepper, and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (2-3 minutes).
Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes. Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Ingredients

1 tbsp Olive oil
1 lb Lean ground beef
0.5 cup Onion
2 cloves Garlic
28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
2 cups Beef broth
2 cups Dried short pasta (e.g., penne, rotini)
5 oz Fresh spinach
0.5 tsp Salt
0.25 tsp Black pepper
0.5 tsp Dried oregano
0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)

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