Mediterranean Garlic Herb Beef and Pasta

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean Garlic Herb Beef and Pasta recipe! Featuring tender penne pasta tossed with seasoned ground beef, sweet cherry tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, and fresh baby spinach, this dish is infused with the aromatic essence of garlic, oregano, and basil. A light sauce made with beef stock ties everything together, while a sprinkle of parmesan and parsley adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying meal that feels like a Mediterranean getaway right from your kitchen. Perfect for busy nights, this one-pot wonder is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef
• 300 grams penne pasta
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 medium onion
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes
• 100 grams kalamata olives
• 100 grams baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
• 100 milliliters beef stock
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 50 grams parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Add them to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook for 7-9 minutes, until fully browned. Drain any excess fat, if necessary.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes. Cook for an additional 1 minute to allow the spices to bloom.

Step 6

Halve the cherry tomatoes and stir them into the beef mixture. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 7

Add the beef stock and the reserved pasta water to the skillet. Stir well to create a light sauce and let it simmer for 3 minutes.

Step 8

Slice the kalamata olives and roughly chop the baby spinach. Add them to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts slightly.

Step 9

Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.

Step 10

Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the pasta and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 11

Grate the parmesan cheese and serve it on top of the pasta. Serve warm and enjoy your Mediterranean Garlic Herb Beef and Pasta!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1571.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3179.4

Total Fat 178.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 398.4mg	0%
Sodium 4758.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 260.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.8g	0%
Total Sugars 12.6g
Protein 146.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 802.2mg	0%
Iron 27.8mg	0%
Potassium 2714.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.6%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 32.2%