Quick Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet
A quick, hearty, one-pan meal loaded with tender pasta, seasoned beef, garlic, and gooey mozzarella — perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Components
- 2 cups ziti pasta cooked
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion chopped
Seasonings & Flavorings
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup chopped parsley plus more for garnish
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Boil salted water, cook ziti 1 minute less than al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain without rinsing.
- Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add beef, break apart, cook 2 minutes until browned, then reduce to medium.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic, onions, chili flakes, Worcestershire, tomato paste, parsley, and pasta water. Simmer 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Stir in pasta and 1 cup mozzarella. Top with remaining cheese, cover, and melt for 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.