Description
A quick and delicious Beef and Pasta Skillet recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups beef broth
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and the beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the pasta to the skillet, stirring to combine. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once the pasta is cooked, remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top and cover for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the beef while cooking.
- Alternatively, swap out the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg