Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet is a quick, comforting dish that brings together savory ground beef, tender pasta, and gooey cheese in just one skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal is not only delicious but also customizable with your favorite ingredients. In about 30 minutes, you can have a hearty meal that will satisfy the whole family. Serve it straight from the skillet for an easy dinner option that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz medium shell or rotini pasta
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Combine the pasta with the beef mixture in the skillet, mixing well. Fold in half of the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve directly from the skillet, topping with remaining cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg