Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta – Quick, Creamy, and Comforting
Quick and easy cheesy ground beef pasta loaded with flavor. Creamy, satisfying, and perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz rigatoni or pasta of choice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sauté onion until soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and stir to combine.
- Stir in half the cheese, sprinkle the rest on top, and cover until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Use any cheese blend you like — Monterey Jack or Parmesan work great.
- For extra creaminess, stir in a spoonful of sour cream or cream cheese.
- Optional: Bake 15 minutes at 375°F for a crispy cheesy top.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg