Description

A creamy and hearty Spinach Artichoke Dip Beef Pasta that combines savory ground beef with tender spinach and artichoke hearts in a rich cheese sauce. This comforting one-pan pasta dish is perfect for a family dinner or casual gathering, delivering bold flavors with a smooth, cheesy finish.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat and Vegetables

1 lb. ground beef (90/10)
10 oz. package frozen spinach, thawed
9.8 oz. small jar artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

Pasta

16 oz. rotini pasta (use gluten free if needed)

Dairy and Sauces

8 oz. cream cheese block
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Seasonings

1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Brown the Ground Beef and Spinach: Place the ground beef, thawed spinach, and minced garlic into a sauté pan over medium heat. Cook while breaking up the beef, until the meat is fully browned and no longer pink, and the spinach is heated through.
Cook the Pasta: Prepare the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Add Cream Cheese, Mayo, and Artichokes: To the sauté pan with the cooked ground beef mixture, add the cream cheese and mayonnaise. Stir thoroughly until the cream cheese begins to melt and blend. Then fold in the chopped artichoke hearts so they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Create the Cream Sauce: Pour in the heavy whipping cream while stirring continuously. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the cream thickens to a sauce-like consistency. Once thickened, fold in the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Stir until the cheeses fully melt and the sauce is smooth.
Combine with Pasta and Season: Sprinkle the mixture with ground black pepper, then add the cooked pasta into the sauce. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure the pasta is well coated with the creamy beef and cheese mixture. Serve warm immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

You can substitute rotini with any short pasta shape like penne or fusilli.
For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and milk instead of heavy cream.
To make the dish gluten free, use gluten-free pasta as indicated.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat nicely on the stovetop or microwave.
Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: spinach artichoke dip, beef pasta, creamy pasta, ground beef recipe, easy dinner, comfort food, one pan meal