Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution, combining rich flavors and creamy textures into one satisfying dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pot meal features tender ziti pasta enveloped in a savory sauce of seasoned ground beef, garlic, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for busy families or anyone craving comfort food, it requires minimal cleanup while delivering maximum flavor. Customize it with your choice of vegetables or spices to make it uniquely yours. Enjoy a hearty, delicious meal that everyone will love, all made in one skillet!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ziti pasta (cooked)
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: crushed red chili flakes, chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions but reduce cooking time by 1 minute. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over high heat, add olive oil and brown the ground beef for about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lower the heat to medium and stir in minced garlic, chopped onions, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, parsley, and reserved pasta water. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the beef mixture and stir in 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining cheese, cover with a lid, and let it melt before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg