Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet is the ultimate comfort food that combines savory ground beef, gooey cheddar cheese, and your choice of pasta into one delicious, hearty dish. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, this easy recipe allows you to create a family-friendly meal quickly and effortlessly. With vibrant colors and rich flavors, every bite promises to be a delight—making it an instant favorite for both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups short pasta (like penne or rotini)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté onions and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until fragrant and translucent.
- Increase heat to medium-high; add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as needed.
- Stir in uncooked pasta, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add Italian seasoning and reduce heat to low; stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until pasta is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot straight from the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg