Description
This One Pot Cheesy Mushroom Spinach Beef Pasta is the ultimate comfort dinner—hearty, creamy, and made with simple ingredients in under an hour. Everything comes together in one pot for easy cooking and even easier cleanup.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
Salt and black pepper, to taste
5 ounces fresh spinach (chopped or whole leaves)
1 cup milk (any kind)
3 1/2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth
1 pound uncooked wide egg noodles
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add the butter or oil. Once hot, add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and turn golden, about 7–8 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper and cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned and no longer pink, about 5–8 minutes.
3. Return the mushroom mixture to the pot and stir in the spinach. Cook just until the spinach wilts.
4. Pour in the milk and broth, stirring to combine. Add the uncooked noodles and bring to a gentle boil.
5. Reduce heat slightly and cook, stirring often, until the noodles are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10–12 minutes. You want a small amount of liquid left for a creamy sauce. If needed, add up to 1/2 cup extra broth near the end.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
If the sauce thickens too much after cooling, add a splash of broth or milk before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: One-pot stovetop
- Cuisine: American
