Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta is easy to make and always a hit with the family!
Busy days and chilly nights call for hot and hearty main dishes like this deliciously cheesy pasta dish. Simple ingredients like ground beef, pasta, diced tomatoes, pasta sauce, chicken broth and Velveeta cheese make this easy one pot meal a real time saver!
Double up on this recipe for tasty leftovers all week, or take it to a party or potluck!
Cheesy Beef Pasta
- Kids absolutely love this recipe! Have the gang over for movie night and serve cheesy beef pasta with some grilled cheese roll-ups for dipping or some fun bacon cream cheese biscuits. Don’t forget the monster magic cookie bars for dessert!
- Prepare on the stovetop or as a casserole in the oven! Either way, this cheesy pasta comes out rich and creamy every time!
- No need to pre-cook the pasta, either. It cooks as it simmers in the tomato cheese sauce.
- Don’t forget to add a crunchy tomato salad along with some of the best cheesy bread ever to round out the meal.
Beef Pasta Ingredients
GROUND BEEF – Ground beef makes this a hearty dish, but a combination of ground beef and pork sausage or turkey adds extra flavor. Sprinkle bacon bits on top as a garnish. Use seasoned ground beef to make this recipe even quicker.
SAUCE – This quick and easy sauce has so many variations. The chicken broth, diced tomatoes and pasta sauce provide enough liquid to cook the pasta, and for a super creamy sauce, stir in some heavy cream. Make it a bit more spicy with a few tablespoons of chili sauce or a couple dashes of Tabasco!
PASTA – This is the fun part! Use any kind of pasta that’s available. Elbow macaroni, shells, penne, even bowtie pasta gives the dish a new look every time.
ADD-INS – Sliced mushrooms, healthy fresh vegetables, sliced black olives, even a bag of frozen mixed veggies, add more flavor and texture to the dish. It’s a great recipe for using up leftovers, too.
How to Make Pasta with Ground Beef
This one pot meal is perfect to make on busy weeknights, and it’s ready in minutes:
- Cook ground beef, drain.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients (as per the recipe below) to a large pot.
- Boil, then simmer until the pasta is al dente. Serve immediately.
As a Casserole
- Cook ground beef, drain.
- Place the beef and remaining ingredients (found in the recipe below) in a casserole dish.
- Bake until the pasta is al dente. Serve immediately.
Time saving Tips
- Skip the Spices: Use Italian-style diced tomatoes or Italian sausage and skip the additional seasonings.
- Skip the browning: Skip the step of browning the meat and use leftover meat instead. Leftover taco meat is perfect in this recipe.
- Make Ahead: This dish is great for freezing extra batches! Once it’s cooled, scoop it into gallon-sized or individual-sized zippered bags with the date labeled on the outside for up to 4 weeks. Thaw portions in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stovetop.
- Make it Fancy: Make this cheesy pasta extra fancy with some additional cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese on top of the finished dish. Place it under the broiler until the cheese is browned and bubbly, and serve with a dollop of sour cream.
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Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta
All you need is one pot and a few simple ingredients for this cheesy pasta dinner. And it can go from stovetop to table in 30 minutes or less!
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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Holly
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2-3 cups chicken broth or beef broth
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces
- 1 ½ cups pasta sauce
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups medium pasta shells or rotini
- 4 ounces Velveeta
Instructions
Brown ground beef until fully cooked. Drain fat.
Combine all ingredients, except Velveeta, in a 12 inch skillet and bring to a simmer.
Cook for 14-16 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
Add Velveeta and stir through until fully melted.
Notes
Note: Recipe updated July 2022 for improved flavor.
- Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days in covered containers. Or freeze cooled portion in airtight containers or zippered bags for up to 4 weeks.
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Nutrition Information
Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1534mg | Potassium: 1191mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 904IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 6mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course dinner, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine American
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