Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet. This one-pot meal combines tender pasta, savory ground beef, and melty cheddar cheese for a dish that warms both body and soul. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. Your loved ones will be asking for seconds before they’ve even finished their first serving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in penne pasta, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender (10-12 minutes).
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and stir gently until melted (2-3 minutes).
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
- Serve immediately while hot; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg