One-pan Cheesy Beefy Pasta

Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:30 minutes Total Time:40 minutes Servings: 6

An easy to make one-pan beef pasta in a tasty tomato sauce with plenty of melted cheese!

ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces pasta (such as shells) (gluten-free for gluten-free)
3 cups beef broth
1 (15-ounce) can tomato puree (or tomato sauce)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
4 ounces cream cheese, warmed
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

directions

Cook the beef and onion in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, breaking the meat apart as it cooks, until cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
Add the garlic, oregano, basil, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper, mix and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
Add the pasta, broth, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the pasta is tender, about 8 minutes.
Turn off the heat, mix in the cheese and let it melt.

Option: Replace the oregano, basil, parsley and thyme with 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning.
Option: Replace the cream cheese with 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream.
Option: Use your favourite melty cheese!