Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta
All you need is one pot and a few simple ingredients for this ground beef pasta. And it can go from stovetop to table in 30 minutes or less!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2-3 cups chicken broth or beef broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce can) canned petite diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 ½ cups pasta sauce
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups medium pasta shells or rotini
- 4 ounces processed cheese loaf such as Velveeta
Instructions
- Brown ground beef until fully cooked. Drain fat.
- Combine cooked ground beef, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and pasta 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.
Nutrition
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