Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights. This one-pan dish combines lean ground beef, tender pasta, and a rich creamy cheese sauce that is sure to delight the whole family. With vibrant vegetables and savory spices, this recipe not only satisfies hunger but also brings everyone together around the table. Ready in under thirty minutes, it’s both delicious and convenient—ideal for chaotic evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth or water
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup bell peppers (optional), diced
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef (about 5–7 minutes). Break it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (approximately 3 minutes).
- Stir in dry pasta and broth/water; mix well. Bring to a gentle boil, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat; fold in cream cheese until melted. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and cover until melted (3–5 minutes).
- Serve hot directly from the skillet; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 462
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 82mg