Stovetop Creamy Ground Beef Tuscan Pasta
A rich, 30-minute one-pan pasta featuring ground beef, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce. Tuscan-inspired comfort food perfect for weeknights!
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80% lean)
- 8 oz (225g) penne or rigatoni pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.Brown Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook ground beef until browned (5–7 mins). Drain excess fat.Sauté Aromatics: Add onion, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes; cook until fragrant (2 mins).Simmer Sauce: Pour in broth and cream. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 mins.Combine: Stir in cooked pasta, spinach, and Parmesan. Toss until spinach wilts and sauce thickens (3 mins). Add pasta water if needed.Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan and red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Substitutions: Use ground turkey or mushrooms for a lighter version. Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for dairy-free.
- Storage: Refrigerate for 3 days or freeze for 1 month. Reheat with a splash of broth to restore creaminess.