Quick Cavatappi Beef and Spinach Bowl Recipe for Busy Weeknights!
This quick and savory Cavatappi Beef and Spinach Bowl, perfect for busy weeknights! This dish combines the hearty flavors of ground beef, fresh spinach, and mushrooms with a tangy sauce, all tossed with cavatappi pasta for a delightful twist on traditional noodle bowls. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a surefire hit for anyone looking for a delicious, filling meal that’s both easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Cavatappi Beef and Spinach Bowl
4
servings10
minutes20
minutes607
kcal30
minutesDive into this quick and savory Cavatappi Beef and Spinach Bowl, perfect for busy weeknights! This dish combines the hearty flavors of ground beef, fresh spinach, and mushrooms with a tangy sauce, all tossed with cavatappi pasta for a delightful twist on traditional noodle bowls. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a surefire hit for anyone looking for a delicious, filling meal that’s both easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- Pasta Base
1 lb cavatappi pasta
- Sauce and Seasonings
3 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp red pepper flakes
32 oz beef broth
6 tbsp soy sauce
6 tbsp sherry or sake
2 tbsp honey
- Vegetables and Protein
4 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 lb ground beef or turkey
6 oz fresh spinach
Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped green onions for garnish
- Alternative Ingredients
Pasta: Fusilli or penne as alternatives to cavatappi
Ground Beef: Ground chicken or plant-based ground meat for a lighter or vegetarian option
Shiitake Mushrooms: Button mushrooms or portobello as alternatives
Soy Sauce: Tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free options
Directions
- Preparation of Broth – In a large saucepan, combine minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Sauce Mixing – In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sherry (or sake), and honey until well blended.
- Cooking Pasta – Boil cavatappi pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain well.
- Sauté Vegetables – In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, sauté shiitake mushrooms and sliced carrots for about 2 minutes. Pour in the soy sauce mixture and continue to cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Combine and Cook – Add the sautéed vegetables to the simmering broth. Introduce ground beef to the pan, cooking until no longer pink (about 2 minutes). Stir in the cooked pasta and fresh spinach until the spinach wilts.
- Serve – Garnish with green onions if using and serve hot.
Equipment
- chef’s knife
- cutting board
- nonstick pan
- colander
- Mixing bowls
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 607kcal
- Fat: 16.6g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 64mg
- Sodium: 14838mg
- Potassium: 850mg
- Carbohydrates: 62.5g
- Fiber: 4.8g
- Sugar: 57.8g
- Protein: 49.8g
- Vitamin A: 4800IU
- Vitamin C: 24mg
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 5mg
