Savory Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet
Looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal the whole family will love? This Savory Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet is a one-pot wonder that can be on the table in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 cups ziti pasta cooked see NOTES
- 1 tbs Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- Ground beef 1 lb
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Three cloves of garlic minced
- Optional: 1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
- 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbs tomato paste
- 1 onion chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley plus additional garnish
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Cook pasta for 1 minute less according to the al dente package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Do not rinse the pasta.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Brown the beef for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce tomato paste, chili flakes and parsley. Add 1/2 cup pasta (or plain water) to the bowl. Allow meat to simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Mix in the pasta and 1 cup mozzarella. Cover with the rest of the cheese. Garnish with more parsley.