Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet is a comforting and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Savory ground beef is cooked with onions, garlic, and a blend of spices, then simmered with pasta in a rich tomato sauce. Finished with a generous amount of melted cheddar and Parmesan cheese, this dish is sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta shells or elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Cook Pasta: Add beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and pasta to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Add Cheese: Stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream before the cheese.
- Substitute mozzarella for a different cheese flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
