Description
Hearty Cheesy Beef Pasta Skillet delivers comfort with Italian-inspired flair. Savory ground beef melts into creamy sauce, creating a one-pan meal perfect for quick family dinners that will satisfy your comfort cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup diced onion
- 0.5 cup diced bell pepper
Pasta and Cheese:
- 8 ounces (8 oz) pasta of choice (e.g., farfalle)
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces (4 oz) Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
Broth and Sauce:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature, then thoroughly brown the ground beef. Eliminate excess fat, reserving of drippings in the pan.
- Introduce diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet, sautéing for approximately 5 minutes until vegetables become translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Dust the vegetable mixture with flour, stirring consistently for one minute to create a smooth thickening base for the sauce.
- Gradually stream beef broth into the skillet, whisking continuously to integrate the roux seamlessly and prevent lumps from forming. Elevate the temperature until the liquid reaches a gentle boil.
- Incorporate tomato sauce and seasonings including oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Submerge pasta completely in the liquid, ensuring each piece is covered. Cover the skillet and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring intermittently to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Reduce heat and introduce heavy cream (237 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces), shredded cheddar cheese, and cubed Velveeta. Stir consistently until cheeses melt into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Reintroduce the cooked ground beef to the skillet, folding gently to integrate all components. Warm for an additional 2 minutes, then serve this luscious one-pan meal immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Quickly brown ground beef to seal in rich flavors and drain excess fat for a lighter dish.
- Sauté vegetables until softened to release their natural sweetness and enhance overall taste profile.
- Create a smooth roux by carefully stirring flour with sautéed vegetables to guarantee a thick, luxurious sauce.
- Ensure pasta is fully submerged while cooking to guarantee even cooking and perfect al dente texture.
- Stir cheese gradually and on low heat to prevent separation and achieve a silky, creamy consistency.
- Allow beef to reheat briefly at the end to maintain its moisture and integrate seamlessly with the cheesy pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 492 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg