Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet is a deliciously simple one-pot meal that combines savory ground beef, tender pasta, and gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this comforting dish is ready in just 30 minutes and promises rich flavors that will please the whole family. With minimal prep time and easy cleanup, you can enjoy a delightful dinner without the fuss. Serve hot and watch everyone come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups uncooked short pasta (like penne or rotini)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer; add uncooked pasta and stir to combine. Cook according to package instructions (approximately 10 minutes).
- Once pasta is al dente, reduce heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg