Cheesy Beef and Pasta Skillet
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups penne or bowtie pasta
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp crushed red chili flakes optional
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup parsley, plus more for garnish
- salt to taste
- 8 oz cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain pasta without rinsing
- Meanwhile in a large skillet over high heat add 1 Tbsp olive oil and brown beef and onion, breaking up with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes. Reduce to medium heat. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir in garlic, chili flakes, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, parsley and 1/2 cup pasta water. Simmer until meat is tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Toss in pasta and 1 cup of cheese. Top with remaining cheese and cover with lid. Garnish with additional parsley.