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Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet

This one-skillet meal combines ground beef, vegetables, and pasta, topped with melted cheese for a quick and satisfying dinner. It is designed for busy home cooks needing a hearty meal fast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 715
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced white or yellow onion
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pound 90% to 93% lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 15 ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 2.5 cups dry pasta, like fusilli or penne About 8 ounces
Cheese and Garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • 12-inch skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, zucchini, and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes until the onion softens slightly and the zucchini is fork tender.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring to break it up, until it is fully cooked.
  3. Drain off as much grease from the pan as you can and return the pan to the heat. Sprinkle the beef with the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, mushrooms, and dry pasta to the pan. Stir to combine everything and bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the pasta is cooked al dente.
  6. Stir in the basil. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top. Cover the skillet and cook just until the cheese melts. Alternatively, set your oven to broil and place the skillet in the oven for one or two minutes until the cheese melts.

Nutrition

Calories: 715kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 46gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 1241mgPotassium: 1179mgFiber: 7gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1037IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 396mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can double the recipe and prepare it in a Dutch oven to serve 8 or more people.

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