Cheesy Beef Pasta
Cheesy Beef Pasta is the perfect weeknight dinner when you want something quick, easy, and comforting. This recipe is a nostalgic take on the classic boxed meal, made with ground beef, pasta, cheddar cheese, and bacon. Everything cooks in one pot, saving time on cleanup while delivering a hearty, cheesy meal in under 35 minutes. With basic pantry ingredients like diced tomatoes and beef stock, this cheesy beef pasta is a family favorite for busy nights.
Tasty Team
90% would make again
Total Time
35 minutes
35 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
25 minutes
25 min
Total Time
35 minutes
35 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
25 minutes
25 min
Ingredients
for 6 servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- kosher salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 14½-ounce can of petite diced tomatoes
- 3 cups beef stock
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 lb uncooked cavatappi
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Nutrition Info
- Calories 1092
- Fat 55g
- Carbs 71g
- Fiber 3g
- Sugar 11g
- Protein 66g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the pot. Break up the beef with a spatula, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
- Add the tomato paste and garlic. Cook until fragrant and the tomato paste turns brick red in color, about 2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, beef stock, and milk, and bring to a low boil.
- Once the liquid is boiling, add the cavatappi. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until the noodles are al dente and have absorbed most of the liquid. NOTE: The timing will differ depending on what type of noodles you use.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Add the cooked bacon. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
- Enjoy immediately!
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