Description
Ready in under 30 minutes and made in a single pan, this One Pan Healthy Ground Beef Pasta is your answer to quick dinner ideas with minimal mess. Juicy ground beef, shell pasta, vibrant tomatoes, and spinach come together in a healthy, flavor-packed combination that hits every note. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or simple meal prep, this easy recipe will earn a regular spot on your dinner rotation. Great for easy dinner ideas, healthy family meals, and food ideas that nourish without the fuss.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef (90% lean or higher)
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
2 cups pasta shells
2 cups low-sodium beef broth or water
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups baby spinach
Grated Parmesan (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned.
2. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant and soft.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes (with juices), Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
4. Add pasta shells and beef broth. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
5. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
6. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
7. Serve hot with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use ground turkey or chicken to lighten it up even more.
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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