Description
Looking for the best easy dinner ideas? This cheesy ground beef pasta is quick, simple, and packed with hearty, comforting flavors! Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep. So cheesy and satisfying, this dish will become a family favorite. Save this easy pasta recipe for your next comforting meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté chopped onion until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth; season with salt and pepper; simmer 5-7 minutes.
- Add cooked rigatoni to the skillet; stir to coat with sauce.
- Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses; cover and let melt completely.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Swap ground beef for turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Broil for a couple of minutes for a golden cheesy crust.
- Leftovers make a great lunch the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg