Description
This One Pan Healthy Ground Beef Pasta is a wholesome, comforting dinner made in just one skillet. Loaded with lean ground beef, tender pasta, juicy tomatoes, and leafy greens, it’s a weeknight favorite that’s hearty, balanced, and easy to clean up.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
3 cups low-sodium beef broth
8 ounces pasta shells
3 cups chopped kale or spinach
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add ground beef, break it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
4. Stir in chopped tomatoes and pour in beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
5. Add pasta shells, stir to combine, and cover. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Once pasta is tender, stir in kale or spinach. Cook 1-2 minutes until wilted.
7. Remove from heat and serve hot. Optionally top with parmesan cheese or fresh herbs.
Notes
Let the pasta simmer covered so it absorbs the broth and flavor evenly.
Use kale for a heartier texture or spinach for a smoother blend.
Add a splash of broth when reheating to keep leftovers moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg