Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet Recipe
This cheesy ground beef pasta skillet is a hearty, one-pan meal that's quick and easy to make. Combining ground beef, pasta, and lots of melted cheese, it's the perfect comfort food for a busy weeknight dinner. This dish is made with simple pantry staples, and the entire meal comes together in less than 30 minutes. With its rich, savory flavors and gooey cheese, this ground beef pasta skillet will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add uncooked pasta, stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is cooked and sauce thickens.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes. You can use ground turkey as a leaner alternative to ground beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg