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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!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta for 1 minute less according to the al dente package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Do not rinse the pasta.
  2. 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.
  3. Mix in the pasta and 1 cup mozzarella. Cover with the rest of the cheese. Garnish with more parsley.