Description

Looking for a cozy, crowd-pleasing dinner idea? This Easy Marry Me Ground Beef Pasta is everything you want in a quick weeknight dinner—creamy, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. With savory ground beef, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and tender pasta all simmered in one pan, it’s no wonder people fall in love with it after just one bite. This dish checks every box for easy dinner recipes, pasta food ideas, and creamy skillet meals. Perfect for busy nights, romantic dinners, or when you simply want a comforting bite of home.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

12 ounces orecchiette pasta

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

2 cups fresh spinach

1 small onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups beef broth

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and slightly crispy on the edges. Drain excess grease.

2. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.

3. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 2 minutes.

4. Pour in beef broth and scrape the skillet bottom to deglaze. Bring to a simmer.

5. Add uncooked orecchiette pasta. Stir, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce thicken for 2–3 minutes.

7. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted.

8. Serve hot with fresh herbs or more Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-shredded.

Don’t skip stirring the pasta while it simmers to avoid clumping.

To reheat, add a splash of cream or broth for that just-made texture.

Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 540
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg