Go Back
Print

Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A quick and hearty one-pan meal combining pasta, ground beef, and melted cheese for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 2 cups ziti pasta (cooked) (see NOTES)
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Ground Beef

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp crushed red chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

Onion

  • 1 whole onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley (plus more for garnish)
  • salt to taste salt
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta until al dente, reserve 1/2 cup water, then drain.
  • Brown beef in a skillet with olive oil, then add garlic, onion, chili flakes, Worcestershire, tomato paste, parsley, and pasta water. Simmer 8-10 minutes.
  • Mix in cooked pasta and 1 cup mozzarella, top with remaining cheese, cover, and cook until cheese melts. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Use fresh parsley for best flavor and adjust salt to taste.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese, ground beef, pasta