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One-Pan Cheesy Beef Pasta: A Quick Meal Delight!

One-Pan Cheesy Beef Pasta is a quick and delicious meal that combines ground beef, pasta, and cheese in a single skillet for easy preparation and cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion until the beef is fully cooked and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Stir and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni, beef broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream until melted and creamy.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño when cooking the beef.
  • Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, or use a plant-based ground meat alternative for a vegetarian version.