Ingredients for Cheesy Beef Pasta
- Lean Ground Beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Garlic Clove
- Green Bell Pepper
- Dried Basil
- Dried Thyme
- Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- Rotini Pasta
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Granulated Sugar
- Ground Black Pepper
- Mozzarella Cheese
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How to Make Cheesy Beef Pasta
- Brown the ground beef: In a large nonstick skillet, cook the 1 lb ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
- Add aromatics and tomatoes: Stir in the basil, thyme, crushed tomatoes, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cook the pasta: Add the 1 lb pasta to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Season and cheese: Stir in the salt, pepper, and sugar. Remove from heat and sprinkle generously with the 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Melt the cheese: Cover the skillet and let it stand for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and gooey.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
34 g
Sugar
44g
Fat
42g
Carbs
25g
