Ground Beef Pasta Skillet

5 from 3 votes

Ground Beef Pasta Skillet is an easy dinner recipe that is made with simple, but flavorful ingredients. This family-friendly meal is the perfect choice for busy weeknights.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Beef

Servings: servings

Calories: 630kcal

Author: Lauren Harris

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 onion (finely diced)
1 red pepper (finely diced)
salt
pepper
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 pound dry pasta
2-3 cups beef stock
15 ounces tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
fresh parsely (minced, optional garnish)

Instructions

Heat a large, deep skillet over medium. Add the olive oil, then the onion and red pepper. Season with just a pinch of salt and pepper.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 onion, 1 red pepper, salt, pepper
Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3-5 minutes. The onion will turn more translucent as it softens. Stir in the garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
4 cloves garlic
Raise the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up with a meat chopper or spatula, until it’s no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
Add the pasta, 2 cups of the beef stock, tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Allow to cook until the pasta is al dente (soft but with a little bite to it still). You can add more stock as needed.
1 pound dry pasta, 2-3 cups beef stock, 15 ounces tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Top with mozzarella cheese and let melt for 1-2 minutes.
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
Garnish with minced fresh parsley, if desired.
fresh parsely

Notes

Tips and Techniques

Use lean ground beef to avoid excess grease in the pan.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 days.

** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition