Description
A hearty and comforting Cheesy Beef Pasta dish combining seasoned ground beef and sautéed vegetables in a flavorful tomato sauce, tossed with rotini pasta and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick and satisfying family meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta and Cheese
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing.
- Cook beef and vegetables: Add ground beef, diced onions, green and red bell peppers into the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned and the vegetables have softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute to release its aroma.
- Simmer sauce: Pour in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, then add Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld the flavors.
- Cook pasta: While the sauce simmers, cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the beef and vegetable sauce. Mix to coat the pasta well.
- Melt the cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta mixture. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and evenly distributed throughout.
- Serve: Dish out the Cheesy Beef Pasta hot and enjoy a comforting meal.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of milk or cream when stirring in the cheese.
- You can substitute rotini with other pasta shapes like penne or fusilli.
- For added spice, include red pepper flakes while simmering the sauce.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
