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Beef and Pasta Skillet: A Quick, Delicious Dinner!

A quick and delicious Beef and Pasta Skillet recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
  4. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and the beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

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.

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