Easy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet Recipe
Hearty, cheesy, and family-friendly, this one-pan ground beef pasta cooks right in the sauce for quick cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1.25 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1.5 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2.75 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 12 oz dry short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown the beef, breaking it up as it cooks, 4–5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; drain excess fat.
- Stir in onion and cook until softened, 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Mix in tomato paste and cook 1 minute to caramelize.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth. Add Italian seasoning, paprika, and red pepper flakes; stir well.
- Stir in the pasta. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 12–14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
- Reduce heat to low. Fold in half the mozzarella and all the Parmesan until smooth and melty.
- Scatter remaining mozzarella on top. Cover 2 minutes to melt, then finish with parsley. Rest 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Variation: Stir in a handful of baby spinach or a diced bell pepper during the last 5 minutes. For a creamy version, add a splash of heavy cream with the cheeses. Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days; reheat gently with a splash of broth or water to loosen the sauce.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.