Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet is a delicious one-pot meal that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With tender pasta, flavorful ground beef, and gooey melted cheese, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Skillet:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 8 ounces uncooked short pasta (like penne or rotini)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
- Cook ground beef: Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add onion and garlic: Add diced onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Season: Stir in Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine ingredients: Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and uncooked pasta. Stir well to combine and bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Add cheese: Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can also swap in ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
