Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet is a warm, comforting one-pan dinner made with tender pasta, rich ground beef, and melted cheese. Perfect for busy nights when you want something hearty, cozy, and family-friendly without extra dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g ground beef
- 300 g short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft, then stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook pasta separately until al dente, then add it to the skillet.
- Lower the heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy. Serve hot.
Notes
Shred your own cheese for the creamiest texture. Add a splash of milk when reheating leftovers to keep the pasta creamy. You can substitute ground turkey or add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg