Cheesy Beef and Pasta Skillet

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Cheesy Beef and Pasta Skillet

Serves 4
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Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain pasta without rinsing
  2. 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.
  3. Toss in pasta and 1 cup of cheese. Top with remaining cheese and cover with lid. Garnish with additional parsley.