Description

This Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet is a comforting and hearty one-pot meal that combines tender pasta, savory ground beef, and melted cheeses for a delicious dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, it’s a family-friendly dish bursting with flavor and convenience.

Ingredients

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Meat and Vegetables

1 pound ground beef
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids and Canned Goods

2 cups beef broth
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup tomato sauce

Pasta and Seasonings

2 cups uncooked pasta (elbow, penne, or rotini)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Cheese and Garnishes

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Others

1 tablespoon olive oil

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Instructions

Brown the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add Liquids and Pasta: Stir in the beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, uncooked pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
Cook Pasta: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover the skillet and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Melt Cheese: Remove the lid and stir in shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until they melt completely and create a creamy sauce.
Rest and Garnish: Let the skillet sit off the heat for 2 minutes to thicken slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version of this dish.
Try using a blend of cheeses such as Monterey Jack or pepper jack for extra flavor complexity.
Be sure to stir occasionally while cooking pasta to prevent sticking to the skillet bottom.
To reduce sodium, use low-sodium beef broth and tomato products.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 520
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 95mg