Description
Looking for the best cheesy ground beef pasta recipe? This one is quick, easy, and so comforting! Whether you’re after a simple weeknight dinner or a meal prep idea, this pasta dish is full of bold flavor and creamy cheesy goodness. Great for families, freezer-friendly, and perfect for busy days. Save this easy pasta recipe for your next cooking session!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook rigatoni until al dente.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add diced onion and cook until soft, then stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, then pour in beef broth and let it simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese. Let the cheese melt into the sauce.
- Drain pasta and toss it with the beef sauce in the skillet.
- Top with extra cheese and cover until melted. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use lean beef for a lighter version.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Try different pasta shapes like penne or shells.
- Mix in veggies like spinach or peas for added nutrition.
- Great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg