Description
A quick and comforting Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet that combines ground beef, pasta, and cheese for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Add the diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, beef broth, and elbow macaroni to the skillet. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked and the liquid has thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is cooked, remove the skillet from heat and stir in 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Top with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese, cover, and let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a healthier version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or zucchini for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg