Easy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet Recipe
This easy recipe with ground beef is a comforting, one-pot dinner the whole family will love.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 5-6 minutes.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in tomato sauce, chicken broth, and uncooked pasta. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!