One-Pot Beef and Garlic Parmesan Spinach Pasta
A quick and flavorful one-pot pasta dish combining tender beef, garlic, spinach, and creamy Parmesan sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or rotini)
Ground Beef
- 1 lb ground beef
Garlic
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh Spinach
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Chicken Broth
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
Heavy Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
Parmesan Cheese
- 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Cream Cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese (optional)
Red Pepper Flakes
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Olive Oil or Butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and Black Pepper
- to taste Salt and black pepper
Fresh Parsley
- for garnish Fresh parsley
Extra Parmesan
- for garnish Extra Parmesan cheese
Cracked Black Pepper
- for garnish Cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; brown until no pink remains.
- Push beef aside, add minced garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Pour in broth and cream, scraping browned bits.
- Add pasta, bring to boil, then simmer covered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in Parmesan and cream cheese (if using); mix until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley, extra Parmesan, and cracked pepper.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the pasta rest for a few minutes before serving.