Description
Savory ground beef pasta skillet delights families with its hearty Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Quick one-pan meal brings comfort and satisfaction to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 2 cups (300 grams) pasta (penne or elbow)
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Liquid and Canned Ingredients:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces or 411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) beef broth
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, thoroughly draining any accumulated fat.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in the same skillet until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce uncooked pasta, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and Italian seasoning into the skillet, stirring to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Elevate heat to generate a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, covering the skillet.
- Allow the mixture to cook for approximately 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Once pasta reaches al dente consistency and liquid has mostly absorbed, remove skillet from heat.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese across the surface, gently folding until cheese completely melts and creates a creamy, uniform coating.
- Let the skillet rest for 2-3 minutes to allow sauce to thicken slightly before serving.
- Plate the pasta immediately while hot, garnishing with additional cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to thoroughly drain beef fat to prevent a greasy dish and improve overall flavor profile.
- Choose lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7) for a healthier version without sacrificing taste and texture.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack to customize the dish’s richness and complexity.
- Incorporate additional vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition and color without changing the recipe’s core essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg