Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet is a comforting and satisfying one-pan dish that combines savory ground beef, al dente pasta, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe can be whipped up in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal solution for those hectic evenings. With its customizable ingredients, you can easily tailor the dish to your family’s preferences. Gather everyone around this delicious meal that promises cheesy goodness in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Mix cooked pasta into the skillet along with beef broth; stir until well combined.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese, cover, and let melt on low heat for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg