DinnerItalian-inspiredHigh ProteinBudget FriendlyFamily FriendlyMeal Prep
Beef, Tomato & Spinach Skillet Pasta
A hearty skillet pasta with lean ground beef, tomatoes, spinach, and familiar Italian herbs.
- Calories
- 820
- Protein
- 45g
- Carbs
- 74g
- Fat
- 29g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 40 min total
- Lean ground beef20 oz
- Whole-wheat penne10 oz
- Yellow onion1
- Bell pepper2
- Garlic4 clove
- Crushed tomatoes3 cup
- Chopped spinach3 cup
- Olive oil4 tsp
- Italian seasoning4 tsp
- Red pepper flakes1/2 tsp
Instructions
- 1Cook the pasta until just tender, then drain and reserve a little cooking water.
- 2Warm the oil in a large skillet and brown the ground beef with the onion and bell pepper.
- 3Add the garlic and Italian seasoning, stirring until fragrant.
- 4Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add the spinach, simmering until the spinach is tender.
- 5Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, loosening the sauce with a little reserved cooking water if needed.
- 6Serve hot with red pepper flakes added to taste.
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