CHEESY BEEF PASTA SKILLET

Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. 2Cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  3. 3Cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  4. 4Spread three pounds of beef evenly in your pan to sear the bottom.
  5. 5Spread three pounds of beef evenly in your pan to sear the bottom.
  6. 6Spread three pounds of beef evenly in your pan to sear the bottom.
  7. 7Cook up one box of protein pasta while the ground beef is cooking.
  8. 8Cook up one box of protein pasta while the ground beef is cooking.
  9. 9Cook up one box of protein pasta while the ground beef is cooking.
  10. 10Once one side of the ground beef has color, flip it over and add a diced onion.
  11. 11Once one side of the ground beef has color, flip it over and add a diced onion.
  12. 12Once one side of the ground beef has color, flip it over and add a diced onion.
  13. 13Once the other side has a sear, break up the ground beef as it cooks.
  14. 14Once the other side has a sear, break up the ground beef as it cooks.
  15. 15Once the other side has a sear, break up the ground beef as it cooks.
  16. 16Just before the ground beef is done cooking, add five teaspoons of minced garlic.
  17. 17Just before the ground beef is done cooking, add five teaspoons of minced garlic.
  18. 18Just before the ground beef is done cooking, add five teaspoons of minced garlic.
  19. 19Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  20. 20Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  21. 21Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  22. 22Mix well as your beef finishes up cooking.
  23. 23Mix well as your beef finishes up cooking.
  24. 24Mix well as your beef finishes up cooking.
  25. 25Once your ground beef is done cooking, add one 28 oz jar of crushed tomatoes and one cup of beef broth.
  26. 26Once your ground beef is done cooking, add one 28 oz jar of crushed tomatoes and one cup of beef broth.
  27. 27Once your ground beef is done cooking, add one 28 oz jar of crushed tomatoes and one cup of beef broth.
  28. 28Mix in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth and bring to a low simmer.
  29. 29Mix in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth and bring to a low simmer.
  30. 30Mix in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth and bring to a low simmer.
  31. 31Let this simmer for about five to seven minutes until a nice, thick, rich sauce is formed.
  32. 32Let this simmer for about five to seven minutes until a nice, thick, rich sauce is formed.
  33. 33Let this simmer for about five to seven minutes until a nice, thick, rich sauce is formed.
  34. 34Once the sauce is thick, add in your cooked protein pasta and mix well to coat the noodles.
  35. 35Once the sauce is thick, add in your cooked protein pasta and mix well to coat the noodles.
  36. 36Once the sauce is thick, add in your cooked protein pasta and mix well to coat the noodles.
  37. 37Reduce your heat and add one cup of grated parmesan and two cups of part-skim mozzarella.
  38. 38Reduce your heat and add one cup of grated parmesan and two cups of part-skim mozzarella.
  39. 39Reduce your heat and add one cup of grated parmesan and two cups of part-skim mozzarella.
  40. 40Keep mixing until all the cheese is melted and well combined.
  41. 41Keep mixing until all the cheese is melted and well combined.
  42. 42Keep mixing until all the cheese is melted and well combined.
  43. 43Once the cheese is melted and everything is well combined, divide it up amongst your meal prep containers.
  44. 44Once the cheese is melted and everything is well combined, divide it up amongst your meal prep containers.
  45. 45Once the cheese is melted and everything is well combined, divide it up amongst your meal prep containers.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs 96/4 Lean Ground Beef
  • 3 lbs 96/4 Lean Ground Beef
  • 3 lbs 96/4 Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 box Barilla Protein+ Pasta
  • 1 box Barilla Protein+ Pasta
  • 1 box Barilla Protein+ Pasta
  • 1 Medium Onion diced
  • 1 Medium Onion diced
  • 1 Medium Onion diced
  • 5 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 5 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 5 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 cups Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 cups Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 cups Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Equipment

panlarge skilletmeal prep containers

Tips

  • To make the sauce creamy, add pasta water if needed when mixing in the cheeses.
  • Store leftovers for 4-5 days or freeze for longer. Reheat with a splash of liquid.
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