Description
A comforting and flavorful Cheesy Beef Pasta recipe combining seasoned ground beef, sautéed vegetables, and tender rotini pasta all smothered in melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta and Cheese
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the ingredients.
- Cook Ground Beef and Vegetables: Add 1 lb ground beef, diced onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to release its flavor.
- Simmer the Sauce: Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well, reduce the heat, and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld the flavors.
- Cook the Pasta: While the sauce simmers, cook 8 oz rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta into the skillet with the beef and vegetable mixture, stirring to combine everything evenly.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta mixture and stir until the cheese melts fully and coats the pasta.
- Serve: Serve the cheesy beef pasta hot for a delicious, hearty meal.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
- You can substitute rotini pasta with penne or fusilli if preferred.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- Add fresh parsley or basil as garnish for extra flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
