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Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet with Mozzarella

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Make this simple, one-pan ground beef pasta skillet for a quick and comforting weeknight dinner featuring melted mozzarella cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni or small pasta shape
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Stir in the uncooked pasta. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the pasta mixture.
  6. Cover the skillet again for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely. Serve hot directly from the skillet.

Notes

  • For added flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano with the Italian seasoning.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or ground Italian sausage for the ground beef.
  • Stir in 1 cup of frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of simmering for added vegetables.

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