Description
A delightful one-pan dish featuring pasta, savory ground beef, and rich cheese that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ziti pasta (cooked)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley (plus more for garnish)
- Salt (to taste)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat and brown the ground beef for about 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium, season the beef, and add garlic, onion, and chili flakes, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, parsley, and reserved pasta water. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Add the cooked ziti and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, mixing well. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top, cover, and cook for 3-5 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with extra parsley and serve straight from the skillet.
Notes
For added flavors, consider pairing with garlic bread or a salad. Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, skillet, ground beef, cheesy, one-pan meal