Fast And Easy Skillet Pasta Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the simplicity and flavor explosion of this Fast And Easy Skillet Pasta recipe! Perfect for a quick meal, this one-dish wonder combines savory ground beef, aromatic onions, creamy cheeses, and zesty spaghetti sauce, all simmered together to perfection in a skillet. With a cooking time of just 25 minutes, it’s a go-to option for busy weeknights or whenever you crave a comforting yet speedy meal. Dive into a bowlful of satisfaction with this delightful skillet pasta creation!
Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 15 ounces spaghetti sauce
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1062.2
- Fat: 55.4g
- Saturated Fat: 26.2g
- Cholesterol: 181.8mg
- Sodium: 1468.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 80.7g
- Fiber: 3.3g
- Sugar: 20.3g
- Protein: 57.6g
Keywords:
One Dish Meal, Lunch/Snacks, Cheese, Vegetable, Meat, European, Kid Friendly, Spicy, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by finely chopping the onion and shredding the mozzarella cheese if not already shredded. Set aside.
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Brown Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, ensuring to break up the beef into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
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Add Spaghetti Sauce and Water: Once the beef is browned, stir in the spaghetti sauce and water, combining well with the meat mixture.
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Bring to a Boil: Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Add Pasta: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and stir in the pasta. Cover the skillet and allow the pasta to cook for about 12 minutes, or until al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Incorporate Ricotta Cheese: After the pasta has cooked, stir in the ricotta cheese until well combined with the pasta mixture. Cover the skillet again and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Add Mozzarella Cheese: Once the ricotta cheese has melded into the pasta, stir in half of the shredded mozzarella cheese, ensuring it’s evenly distributed throughout the skillet.
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Final Touches: Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the pasta mixture, covering it evenly.
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Let Stand: Cover the skillet once more and let the pasta stand for about 5 minutes, allowing the residual heat to melt the cheese and marry the flavors together.
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Serve: After standing, uncover the skillet and serve the Fast And Easy Skillet Pasta hot, scooping generous portions into bowls and garnishing with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.
Enjoy!
Savor every bite of this Fast And Easy Skillet Pasta, bursting with the delicious combination of savory beef, creamy cheeses, and zesty sauce. Whether enjoyed as a satisfying weeknight dinner or a quick lunch option, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, it’s the perfect solution for busy days when you crave a comforting homemade meal without the fuss. Bon appétit! 🍝✨
