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Pasta with Beef

Creamy Pasta with Beef: A One-Skillet Delight for Dinner

A savory, rich one-skillet pasta with beef recipe that transforms classic cheesesteak flavors into a comforting meal perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef or lean turkey for a healthier option
  • 16 oz Rotini Pasta or use penne or shells
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 10.5 oz Campbell's French Onion Soup or beef broth with extra onion powder
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese for a velvety sauce
  • 3 cups Shredded Mozzarella or provolone or creamy white cheddar
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Diced Yellow Onion adds sweetness
  • 1 medium Diced Green Pepper or other veggies like zucchini
  • 2 cups Diced Mushrooms optional
For the Flavors
  • 2 tablespoons Butter for sautéing
  • 1/4 teaspoon Paprika for warmth
  • 1/2 tablespoon Onion Powder enhances onion flavor
  • 1/2 tablespoon Garlic Powder for ease of cooking
  • 1/2 teaspoon Celery Salt for extra flavor
  • to taste Black Pepper for seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce for savory depth

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the diced yellow onion, green pepper, and optional diced mushrooms until the onion is translucent and golden brown.
  3. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; cook for a few minutes.
  4. Add ground beef, breaking it into crumbles, and cook until browned.
  5. Pour in French onion soup, simmering for a few minutes.
  6. Introduce cream cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
  7. Mix in cooked rotini pasta, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
  8. Fold in shredded mozzarella, allowing it to melt.
  9. Let the skillet rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best flavor, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature. Storage in an airtight container keeps leftovers fresh.

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