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Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet

A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring ground beef, pasta, and a creamy cheese sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Beef
  • 1 lb ground beef preferably lean
  • 2 cups pasta elbow macaroni or shells
  • 1 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes canned, drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook the Beef
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add Pasta and Broth
  1. Stir in the pasta, beef broth, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
Add Cheese and Serve
  1. Remove skillet from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.

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