This hearty, one-pot Cheesy Beef Skillet Pasta is a great choice for a busy weeknight. Ready in 30 minutes, packed with beef, vegetables, pasta and cheese. It is sure to please the entire family.
2½cupsdry pasta like fusilli or penne (about 8 ounces)
¼cupchopped fresh basil
1cupshredded mozzarella cheese
⅓cupshredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over MEDIUM heat. Add the onion, zucchini, and garlic and sauté for a couple of minutes, or until the onion is slightly softened and the zucchini is fork tender. Add the beef and cook, stirring to break it up, until fully cooked.
Drain off as much grease from the pan as possible and return it to the heat. Sprinkle the beef with the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, mushrooms, and dry pasta to the pan. Stir to combine and bring it to a boil. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to LOW and simmer for 15 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
Stir in the basil and sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan over the top. Cover and cook just until the cheese is melted.
Notes
This recipe makes 4 hearty servings. The recipe can be doubled and prepared in Dutch oven to serve 8 or more.