Description
One-Pot Cheesy Beef & Vegetable Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish that brings family and friends together. With savory ground beef, vibrant veggies, and gooey cheddar cheese all cooked in one pot, it’s a hassle-free meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. This easy recipe will tantalize your taste buds while minimizing cleanup, making it a must-try for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 15 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Increase heat and add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in diced bell peppers and zucchini; cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add uncooked pasta, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg