Description
A quick and hearty one pan healthy ground beef pasta recipe made with lean ground beef, tomatoes, whole grain pasta, and veggies. This easy one-pot dinner is perfect for busy weeknights, packed with protein, and simple to clean up. Ideal for family meals, meal prep, and healthy comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups penne or rotini pasta
3 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 cups spinach or kale (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and chopped bell pepper, sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Add ground beef and break it apart as it browns. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Cook until fully browned.
4. Stir in tomato paste and diced tomatoes. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add pasta and beef broth to the skillet. Mix well and bring to a light boil.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
7. In the final minutes, stir in spinach or kale if using, and cook until wilted.
8. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.
Notes
This recipe can be doubled in a larger pan to feed a crowd.
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Add red pepper flakes for a spicier kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg