Best 8 Ground Beef And Spinach Pasta Bake Recipes

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Are you craving a hearty, flavorful pasta bake that combines the richness of ground beef with the vibrant freshness of spinach? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for a ground beef and spinach pasta bake that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you yearning for more. With a focus on using fresh, high-quality ingredients and simple, yet effective cooking techniques, we'll guide you through the process of creating a pasta bake that is bursting with flavor, perfectly textured, and visually stunning. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this guide will provide you with all the knowledge and inspiration you need to create a ground beef and spinach pasta bake that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure like no other!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY BEEF AND SPINACH PASTA BAKE



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Cheesy Beef and Spinach Pasta Bake. Delicious oven-baked beef and spinach pasta casserole, baked in a rich cheese roux sauce to give you a great dinner. Easy to make and very tasty!

Provided by Lovefoodies

Categories     Beef

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 Cups of your favorite pasta, cooked and drained.
500 g or 1 lb Ground beef, pork, chicken or soya
1 Package of fresh or frozen spinach (I have tried the recipe out using both and they work very well, so choose whatever you can buy!)
1 medium onion chopped
3 cloves garlic finely chopped
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce, or Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
Salt & Pepper
** I also used a handful of sliced mushrooms for added texture.
You can also add some fresh basil / thyme etc when cooking the meat.
3 Tablespoons butter
40 g / 1/3 cup All Purpose Flour
300 ml / 1 1/4 cups Milk, I used skimmed milk
300 ml or 1 1/4 cups Chicken Broth
150 g / 1 1/2 cups grated cheese
Choose your favourite cheese. I used Cheddar.
Salt & Pepper

Steps:

  • Make the meat filling. Peel & chop onion, garlic (and mushrooms if using) then add to a pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Lightly fry until the onions are soft and translucent (not brown as this will make them taste bitter)
  • Add your meat and cornstarch and cook, stirring in the pan with the other ingredients. Add the spinach and Worcestershire Sauce and leave to simmer very low whilst you make the cheese sauce. Season if you wish with salt & pepper.
  • Make the Cheese Sauce. Melt butter in pan under gentle heat
  • Add Flour and beat until smooth paste and take pan off the heat.
  • Slowly add the milk and broth (combine them in to one jug for ease), a little at a time and combine until smooth, then add a little more of the milk / broth, combine. Continue until all the milk / broth is used.
  • Return to gentle heat, and keep stirring until thick This will take about 5 minutes so be patient and keep stirring!. Season with salt and pepper if you wish. (your cheese may be salty so taste the sauce first!)
  • Add 3/4 of the grated cheese and combine. The remaining 1/4 of the cheese is for the top of the bake.
  • Build the Pasta Bake. Preheat oven to 170 C / 325 F / Gas 3
  • Start with a layer of 1/3 of the meat sauce on the bottom of the pan, then a layer of cooked pasta, then cheese sauce. Repeat these layers, ending with the cheese sauce as the final top layer. Then sprinkle the remaining grated cheese on top.
  • *** you should be able to make 3 layers altogether.
  • Place in the oven for 45 minutes. I would advise to place the bake on a baking tray to catch any drips. When done, remove and leave to set for 30 minutes. If you try and cut the bake when it is piping hot it is too slushy. Allow to firm up a little then you can make nice portions and get the bake from the pan using a fish slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 169 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 39 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 50 grams protein, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Sodium 783 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams unsaturated fat

BEEF AND SPINACH PASTA BAKE



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The Beef and Spinach Pasta Bake recipe out of our category leafy green vegetable! EatSmarter has over 80,000 healthy & delicious recipes online. Try them out!

Provided by EAT SMARTER

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 Tbsps butter
1 carrot (diced)
1 onion (chopped)
18 ozs ground Beef
0.667 cup Red wine
14 ozs canned tomatoes
0.375 cup Meat stock
2 Tbsps chopped parsley
2 bay leaves
salt
freshly ground peppers
18 ozs Spinach
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic cloves (finely chopped)
2 cups Crème fraiche
salt
freshly ground peppers
grated Nutmeg
10 Lasagne noodle (sheets)
2 Mozzarella (sliced)

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a frying pan and gently cook the carrot and onion until translucent. Add the mince and break it up to brown right through. Add the red wine and simmer until reduced.
  • Add the tomatoes, stock, parsley and bay leaves, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes until reduced to a thickish sauce. Remove the bay leaves and season the ragout to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oven to 180°C (160° fan) 350°F gas 4. Butter a lasagne or baking dish.
  • Wash the spinach and put into a pan with the water clinging to the leaves. Cook briefly until wilted. Refresh in cold water, then drain, squeeze out the water and chop.
  • Heat the olive oil and gently cook the onion and garlic until translucent. Stir in the spinach with the creme fraiche; season with salt and pepper and add nutmeg to taste. Set aside.
  • Layer the mince sauce, lasagne and spinach in the baking dish, finishing with mince sauce. Cover with sliced mozzarella. Bake for 30-35 minutes until piping hot and bubbling.

SAUSAGE SPINACH PASTA BAKE



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I've swapped in other meats-such as chicken sausage, veal or ground pork-and added in summer squash, zucchini, green beans and mushrooms, depending on what's in season. Also, fresh herbs really perk up the flavors. -Kim Forni, Laconia, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat spiral pasta
1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic. Cook 1 minute longer; drain. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes., Drain pasta; stir into turkey mixture. Add spinach and cream; heat through. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GROUND BEEF-SPINACH CASSEROLE



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This is a great ground beef casserole. Even my husband who doesn't care for spinach likes this one! And it got rave reviews when I took it to a church potluck.

Provided by JNAMCD

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 dashes hot pepper sauce, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package grated mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add mushrooms, oregano, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add spinach, soup, and sour cream; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a casserole dish and cover with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 93.3 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 959.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

SPINACH BEEF MACARONI BAKE



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This hearty casserole is great for a family reunion or church supper. I've also made half the recipe for family gatherings. It's become a special favorite of my grandson-in-law and great-grandson, who often ask me to serve it when they're visiting. -Lois Lauppe, Lahoma, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 casseroles (12 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

5-1/4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 large onions, chopped
3 large carrots, shredded
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 cans (28 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions, carrots and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, salt, garlic powder, pepper and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Drain macaroni; add macaroni and spinach to beef mixture. Pour into two greased 3-qt. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 632mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

RITA'S SPINACH CASSEROLE



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This is a quick and delicious way to get kids to eat spinach! Ground beef and tomato sauce are layered in a casserole with spinach and mozzarella cheese.

Provided by KSBEESON

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 ½ cups farfalle (bow tie) pasta, uncooked
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a pan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Crumble ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly until evenly browned. Drain excess grease, and stir in the tomato sauce, sour cream and thyme.
  • Place the cooked pasta into the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Pour the ground beef mixture over the pasta. Cover with a layer of spinach. Top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through and lightly browned on the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 583.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

GROUND BEEF AND SPINACH PASTA BAKE



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I was surprised at how few recipes there were on here for ground beef and spinach with pasta, aside from lasagna and manicotti, so I made this up one night.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons oil
1 onion, chopped
250 g ground beef or 250 g ground pork
2 (400 g) cans chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons chili flakes
salt and pepper, to taste
10 ounces frozen spinach
200 g tagliatelle pasta noodles (or other pasta)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Saute the onion in a deep frying pan for 1-2 minutes, then add the ground beef.
  • Cook until beef is browned, then add the tomatoes, spices, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer for 3-4 minutes, then add the spinach and simmer 3-4 minutes more.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Meanwhile, boil and drain the pasta according to directions on the package.
  • Combine the two and place in a baking tray.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the top and bake in a hot oven until melted and the dish is pipping hot, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve with a salad and garlic bread.

CREAMY BEEF AND PASTA CASSEROLE WITH SPINACH



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I created this casserole while trying to use up some ingredients I had. It came out sooooo good. Sometimes I had some green pepper and/or mushrooms. It's a regular favorite!

Provided by Parsley

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small white onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 lbs ground beef
16 ounces large shell pasta or 16 ounces elbow macaroni
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in a skillet with onion and garlic. Drain.
  • While beef is browning, prepare pasta in a large pot according to package directions. Drain pasta and set aside.
  • Return empty pasta pot to stove and over med-low heat, stir together tomato sauce and cream cheese until cream cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add 1 cup of the cheddar cheese; stir well. Add thyme, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Stir well.
  • Add drained pasta, drained browned beef mixture and drained spinach to pot. Gently stir to combine and coat well.
  • Pour into a 13 x 9" baking dish or similar size casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to slightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 836.1, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 22.2, Cholesterol 145.4, Sodium 1268.2, Carbohydrate 72.4, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 8.4, Protein 43.7

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • Cook the beef thoroughly: This will help to prevent any foodborne illness.
  • Don't overcook the spinach: It should be wilted but still retain its bright green color.
  • Use a good quality pasta sauce: This will also make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses: There are many different types of cheese that can be used in this dish, so feel free to experiment until you find one that you like.
  • Serve the pasta bake with a side of garlic bread or salad: This will help to round out the meal.

Conclusion:

Ground beef and spinach pasta bake is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover ground beef. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this ground beef and spinach pasta bake a try.

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