Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet Recipe
This cheesy ground beef pasta skillet is a flavorful one-pot dish that will delight your taste buds. It boasts a rich, savory taste that is bound to satisfy the entire family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 2 cups ziti pasta, cooked (see NOTES)
Beef Mixture:
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp crushed red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- Salt, to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, minus 1 minute. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water. Drain pasta without rinsing.
- Prepare Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over high heat, add olive oil and brown ground beef for about 2 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat to medium. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in garlic, onions, chili flakes, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, parsley, and 1/2 cup of pasta water. Simmer until meat is tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and 1 cup of mozzarella to the skillet. Top with the remaining cheese, cover with a lid, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- I used leftover pasta in this recipe. If you don’t have any on hand, follow the cooking directions provided.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 627 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 548mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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