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Quick Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta - Alrightwithme

This quick and easy cheesy ground beef pasta is a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for a weeknight dinner. It combines simple ingredients for a satisfying dish the whole family will enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 2.5 cups ziti I always use Barilla for a perfect al dente bite
Base
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 ratio gives better texture and moisture
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic freshly minced for best flavor
  • 1.5 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce I prefer Lea & Perrins
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 onion
  • 0.5 cup parsley
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
Cheese
  • 2.5 cups mozzarella shredded from a block for a better melt

Notes

For a richer flavor, simmer the sauce for a longer period.