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Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet with Garlic Sauce

A spoonful of Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet showing extreme cheese pull over the main dish in the pan.
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Make this hearty, cheesy ground beef and pasta dish entirely in one skillet for quick preparation and easy cleanup. It features a rich, creamy garlic sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni or small pasta shape
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the dry pasta.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream.
  7. Add the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Stir gently until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, cook uncovered for the last 5 minutes of simmering to allow more liquid to evaporate before adding the cream and cheese.
  • You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, but the sauce will be slightly thinner.
  • Use pre-minced garlic if you want to save a few minutes of prep time.

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