Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked ziti pasta see NOTES
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 onion chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley plus more for garnish salt to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions al dente for less than 1 minute.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sear the beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, for about 2 minutes.
- Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Stir in garlic, onion, paprika, tomato paste, parsley and 1/2 cup pasta water (or plain water).
- Stir in pasta and 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Top with remaining cheese and cover.
- Garnish with additional parsley.