Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. Tender pasta cooked in a savory tomato and beef broth sauce, loaded with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese, this dish is a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Skillet:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni or small pasta shells
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds. Stir in the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the uncooked pasta, stir to combine, and cover with a lid. Simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- You can also add spinach or bell peppers for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
