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Saucy Crowd Pasta Skillet | 25-Min Family Cozy Fall Weeknight Dinner

Quick Saucy Crowd Pasta Skillet 25 Min Family Dinner

Saucy crowd pasta skillet is an easy weeknight family fall dinner ready in 25 minutes. Try this cozy one-pan pasta recipe tonight. Discover comfort food.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Easy Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 425

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb pasta
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Add diced onion and minced garlic, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.
  2. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper while the beef mixture is hot. This releases the spice flavors into the meat. Pour in marinara sauce, beef broth, and diced tomatoes, stirring well to combine.
  3. Add the uncooked pasta directly to the saucy mixture, pushing it down gently so liquid covers it. Bring everything to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally so pasta doesn't stick.
  4. Check that pasta is tender and most liquid has been absorbed into the saucy crowd pasta skillet. If it's still soupy, simmer another minute or two. Add fresh spinach and sliced mushrooms, stirring gently for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts and mushrooms soften slightly.
  5. Taste the dish and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Remove from heat and top with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil just before serving. Let it rest for 1 minute so flavors settle.