Easy One Pot Pasta with Ground Beef
Brown lean ground beef with olive oil and garlic in a large pot.Add marinara, water, Italian seasoning, and rotini; simmer until tender.Stir in spinach and Parmesan, then serve warm.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 jar marinara sauce 24 ounces
- 1 jar water
- 1 pound rotini or other short-cut pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese divided
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 7–10 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns. Cook until no longer pink.
- Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning and marinara sauce.
- Fill the empty marinara jar with water, secure the lid, shake well, and pour the water into the pot.
- Add the rotini and stir everything together.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Stir frequently to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom.
- For this easy one pot pasta with ground beef, gently stir in the fresh spinach and ½ cup of Parmesan.
- Continue stirring until the spinach wilts and the Parmesan melts into the sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan over the top and serve warm.
Notes
For a richer vegetable-forward version, add mushrooms, diced bell peppers, or extra spinach. You can also replace rotini with penne or another short pasta.
Serve this pasta with a simple green salad, roasted vegetables, or warm garlic bread for a complete family dinner.