Best 5 Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet Recipes

CHEESY GROUND BEEF PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for 6-8 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Heat a large skillet on medium high heat and then add in 2 tbsp. of olive oil.
• Sauté the peppers and mushrooms until tender then set aside in a bowl.
• Using the same pan, add 1 tbsp. of olive oil and sauté the onion until tender then add in the ground meat.
• Break up the meat well and cook until no longer pink then add in the salt, oregano, basil, black pepper, garlic and the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste and pasta water.
• Return the mushrooms and bell pepper to the pan.
• Mix well and let the sauce simmer on medium low heat for 5-7 minutes, covered.
• Turn off the heat and add in the cooked pasta. Let it cool for about 5 minutes and then add in the cheeses. Remember to keep 1/2 cup of each type to top the dish before baking. Mix together well.
• Transfer the pasta to a baking dish and then top with the remaining cheese.
• Bake covered with aluminum paper in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes, then remove the foil to bake another 10 minutes uncovered.
• Remove from the oven, sprinkle with some fresh parsley and serve.

CHEESY GROUND BEEF PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to al dente package directions less 1 minute. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain pasta without rinsing.
• Meanwhile in a large skillet over high heat add 1 tablespoon olive oil and brown beef while breaking up with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes. Reduce to medium heat. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir in garlic, onions, chili flakes, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, parsley, and 1/2 cup pasta (or plain) water. Simmer until meat is tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Toss in pasta and 1 cup mozzarella. Top with remaining cheese and cover with lid. Garish with additional parsley.

CHEESY BEEF & PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook meat with onions, cumin and chili powder in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until meat is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
• Add tomatoes, water, pasta and peppers; stir. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 18 to 20 min. or until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in VELVEETA; cook 2 min. or until melted, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cilantro.

CHEESY GROUND BEEF & PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, brown meat with vegetables in large skillet; drain.
• Microwave VELVEETA and milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min.; stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 30-sec. increments until VELVEETA is completely melted and sauce is well blended.
• Add VELVEETA sauce to meat mixture along with the pizza sauce; mix well.
• Drain pasta. Add to ingredients in skillet; mix lightly. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

CHEESY BEEF PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 3 minutes. Stir in onions and cream cheese. Cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Drain pasta; add to the beef mixture. Stir in the shredded cheeses and salt.