Description
Cheesy Beef Pasta is a comforting and indulgent dish that combines tender pasta with savory ground beef in a creamy, cheesy sauce. This one-pot meal is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Pasta:
12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
Ground Beef Mixture:
1 lb ground beef, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion diced, 3 garlic cloves minced, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce, 1/2 cup beef broth, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté onions and beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until softened. Stir in garlic and cook. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Season and simmer: Stir in Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth, bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and add heavy cream.
- Combine ingredients: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Mix in cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted. Cook until creamy and well combined.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or use pepper jack cheese.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
