Cheesy Beef Paccheri Skillet: A Quick and Indulgent Dinner Delight
A quick and indulgent dinner meal that combines the rich flavors of beef and cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound paccheri pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook paccheri pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain pasta and add to the skillet; mix well.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and cover; let cheese melt.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider topping with fresh herbs.
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cheesy Beef Paccheri Skillet