This rotini with ground beef and spinach is a quick comfort-food pasta recipe made with ground beef, spinach, tomato sauce, basil, and Cabot cheddar. It is a practical weeknight dinner for readers looking for an easy pasta dish with protein, vegetables, and cheese.
Directions
- COOK pasta according to package directions.
- HEAT oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic 5 minutes or until the onion is soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
- ADD beef and cook until no longer pink, stirring and breaking beef into pieces.
- STIR in tomato sauce and oregano. Continue cooking 5 minutes or until the sauce has reached a simmer, stirring frequently.
- ADD spinach, basil and red pepper flakes; continue cooking 3 minutes or until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is heated through. Season with salt, if desired.
- DRAIN pasta. Add to skillet; toss with beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheddar.
