Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet (Print Format) Recipe
A comforting and cheesy ground beef pasta skillet recipe that is quick and easy to make, perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Components
- 2 cups ziti pasta, cooked
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
Seasonings & Flavorings
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Brown Beef: Brown beef in a skillet with olive oil, season, and add onions, garlic, seasonings, and parsley.
- Simmer: Add pasta water, simmer until meat is tender.
- Combine: Mix in cooked pasta and mozzarella, top with more cheese, and melt.
Notes
- The reserved pasta water helps create a silky sauce and binds everything together.
- Leftover pasta can be used for quicker preparation.
- This dish is ready in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
