Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet (Print Format)
Comforting skillet pasta with ground beef, mozzarella, tomato, and parsley for a quick dinner ready in 25 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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2 cups ziti pasta, cooked
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 pound ground beef
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1 onion, chopped
→ Seasonings & Flavorings
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/2 cup chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
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Salt to taste
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2 cups shredded mozzarella
# Steps:
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Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente minus 1 minute. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. Drain pasta without rinsing.
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In a large skillet over high heat, add olive oil and brown the ground beef while breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes. Reduce to medium heat.
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Season beef 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 water (or plain water). Simmer until meat is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
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Toss in the cooked pasta and 1 cup of mozzarella. Top with remaining cheese and cover with lid to melt. Garnish with additional parsley before serving.
# Tips:
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The reserved pasta water helps create a silky sauce and binds everything together.
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You can use leftover pasta for a quicker preparation.
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This skillet dinner is ready in just 25 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.