Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet is a quick and satisfying one-pan meal that combines tender pasta, savory ground beef, and a creamy cheese sauce. This hearty dish is ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Each bite delivers rich flavors and gooey texture, filling your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas that will please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz pasta (shells or penne)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no added salt)
- 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent (about five minutes).
- Stir in the diced tomatoes with juices and beef broth; bring to a simmer for five minutes.
- Add uncooked pasta and heavy cream; stir well to coat. Cover and cook according to pasta package instructions until tender.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle cheeses on top, cover briefly until melted.
- Serve warm, accompanied by garlic bread or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg