Creamy Tuscan Beef Pasta

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Brown the ground beef in a deep skillet or pot, breaking it into small pieces, and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. 2Add 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper to the beef.
  3. 3Add the diced onion to the beef.
  4. 4Add the minced garlic to the beef and onion mixture.
  5. 5Add butter to the mixture.
  6. 6Add oil from sun-dried tomatoes to the mixture.
  7. 7Add roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the mixture.
  8. 8Add tomato paste to the mixture and cook for 5 minutes until fragrant.
  9. 9Add uncooked Campanelle pasta to the pot.
  10. 10Pour in beef broth.
  11. 11Pour in milk.
  12. 12Add 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, and 1.5 tsp salt.
  13. 13Stir everything together, spread the pasta evenly, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes on medium-low heat.
  14. 14Lift the lid after cooking.
  15. 15Stir in spinach until wilted.
  16. 16Remove from heat and mix in freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Campanelle pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 diced medium onion
  • 6 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp pink salt

Equipment

deep skilletpot

Tips

  • This meal comes together really quickly.
  • Cook the beef and onions first.
  • Add pasta, liquids, and seasonings, then cook on the stovetop until pasta is done.
  • Stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese.