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Description
A simple and quick one-pan pasta dish with ground beef and cheese, perfect for beginner cooks or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3 cups beef broth
- 8 oz elbow macaroni or small pasta, uncooked
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic during the last 3-5 minutes until softened. Drain excess grease.
- Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, uncooked pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasonings if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use water and beef bouillon instead of beef broth.
- Onion and garlic are optional but add extra flavor.
- Adjust pasta cooking time based on your preferred tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg