Skillet Italian Beef Pasta is an easy family week night meal-ground beef, penne, tomato sauce, beef broth, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, milk, cheese.
what you’ll love about skillet beef pasta
- Ready in 30 minutes (see more 30 minute meals)
- one pan meal- easier clean up!
- Freezer Friendly and Kid Approved!
Ingredients In Skillet Italian Beef Pasta
- Ground beef – I prefer a leaner blend. Our French Creek Beef is about 85% lean.
- Penne Noodles – I like 3 Farm Daughters Gut Friendly Penne (2 ingredients!). Any noodle with work, though!
- Milk – whatever you have on hand
- Beef Broth– I use low sodium
- Shredded Cheese – Mozzarella
- Onion– any kind of white or yellow
- Tomato Sauce
- Spices: minced garlic, Italian Seasoning,
- Flour to chicken
Easy substitutions for this skillet recipe, and freezer friendly!
- Cream for milk – for a creamier finish!
- Try a different type of noodle
- use tomato soup Instead of sauce
- ground turkey or venison in place of beef
How to make beef penne
- Prep Beef: brown the thawed beef and diced onions. Drain and return to skillet.
- Add all ingredients into the skillet except for the cheese. Let simmer on medium heat until noodles become tender. (15 ish minutes). Stir often to avoid anything burning to pan.
- add cheese, stir until melted through. Enjoy!
How to store Italian Beef Penne
- Fridge: Let cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Simply warm leftovers in the microwave.
- Freezer: let cool. Store in freezer safe containers. Thaw and warm in microwave to eat at a later time. Use within 3 months.
FAQs
yes. Let cool and store in airtight containers. Thaw and warm in microwave for a quick meal.
yes. Try ziti, rotini, or even spaghetti. Just make sure you convert amounts properly.
no, but if you like spice—add red pepper flakes to taste!
what to pair with Italian Beef Pasta?
- Simple Salad
- Garlic Toast
- Roasted veggies
Other Recipes Like Skillet Beef Penne
- Our goulash recipe is one pan, and has a similar taste to this!
- Ground Beef and Egg Noodles is another comfort food
- Creamy Beef and Rice
- chicken bacon ranch pasta
- Stovetop Mac and Cheese Recipe
or, just checkout all of our ground beef recipes
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I hope you enjoy this skillet beef pasta with just as much as I do! – Bobbi Jo
Skillet Italian Beef Pasta – 30 min meal!
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 cutting board
- cooking utensils
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1/2 Onion diced
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup Milk or cream
- 2 Cups Penne pasta 8 oz
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic
- 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 2 cups Beef Broth
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese ex. mozzarella or sharp cheddar
- 2 tbsp flour or corn starch (to thicken sauce)
Instructions
- In skillet, brown ground beef and onion on medium heat. Drain any excess fat and return to stove top.
- Add the tomato sauce, beef broth, milk, noodles, garlic and italian seasonings. Bring mixture to boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cook until pasta is tender (about 15 minutes) Stirring frequently.
- Stir the cheese into the mixture and cook until melted. Enjoy!
Notes
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Easy weeknight meal!
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This recipe sounds so easy and yummy!! Can’t wait to try it!!
Thanks Cathy 😄😄😄