Creamy Beef & Spinach Pasta Bake
This rich and comforting pasta bake is packed with savory ground beef, garlicky spinach, and a creamy cheese blend that brings it all together. Baked until bubbly with a golden top, it’s the perfect balance of cozy, hearty, and indulgent—all in one pan.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
12 oz penne pasta
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook pasta until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
In a skillet, brown ground beef with garlic; season with salt and pepper.
Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan until smooth. Use pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
Combine beef mixture with pasta. Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Top with mozzarella and bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden
Nutrition
- Calories: 510
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 29g
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