Ground Beef Pasta Skillet
A delicious Ground Beef Pasta Skillet recipe that combines lean ground beef, pasta, and vegetables for a hearty meal.
Equipment
- 12-inch skillet
Ingredients
Vegetables and Flavorings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup diced white or yellow onion
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Meat
- 1 pound 90% to 93% lean ground beef
Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Canned Goods
- 15 ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
Mushrooms and Pasta
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- 2½ cups dry pasta, like fusilli or penne (about 8 ounces)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over MEDIUM heat. Add the onion, zucchini, and garlic and sauté for a couple of minutes, or until the onion is slightly softened and the zucchini is fork tender. Add the beef and cook, stirring to break it up, until fully cooked.
- Drain off as much grease from the pan as possible and return it to the heat. Sprinkle the beef with the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, mushrooms, and dry pasta to the pan. Stir to combine and bring it to a boil. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to LOW and simmer for 15 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 715kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 46gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 1241mgPotassium: 1179mgFiber: 7gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1037IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 396mgIron: 6mg
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