Description
This creamy, cheesy one-pan meal is everything you want in a quick weeknight dinner. With ground beef, pasta, tomatoes, broth, and a touch of cream, it’s rich, filling, and ready in under 20 minutes—no draining, no hassle.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups uncooked pasta (elbow, rotini, or shells)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups beef broth
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
Stir in uncooked pasta, tomatoes, broth, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
Stir in cream and cheese until melted and creamy.
Remove from heat, let sit a couple minutes to thicken. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 480 / Serving
- Sodium: 740mg / Serving
- Fat: 26g / Serving
- Saturated Fat: 13g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 34g / Serving
- Protein: 28g / Serving
- Cholesterol: 80mg / Serving