🧀 Cheesy Beef Pasta Skillet Recipe

Cheesy Beef Pasta Skillet — easy, hearty, and perfect for busy weeknights:

Ingredients:

1 lb (450g) ground beef

1 small onion, diced

2–3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups beef broth

1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (optional for chunkier texture)

2 cups uncooked pasta (elbow, penne, or rotini work great)

1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a cheese blend)

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt & pepper to taste

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Cook Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.

Add Garlic & Seasoning
Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add Liquids & Pasta
Pour in the beef broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes (if using). Stir in the uncooked pasta.

Simmer
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.

Add Cheese
Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese until melted. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup on top, cover for 1–2 minutes to melt.

Serve
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!