Description
A quick and delicious cheesy ground beef pasta skillet that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Add the can of diced tomatoes (with juice) and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Once simmering, add elbow macaroni. Stir well and cover the skillet. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños while cooking the beef.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, and use whole wheat pasta for added fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg