Description
A comforting dish that brings family and friends together with its rich, creamy flavors. This one-pot meal features tender noodles coated in a luscious cheese sauce with savory ground beef and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that guarantees second helpings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (optional), diced
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering them on the countertop.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 7-10 minutes, adding diced onions and bell peppers until softened.
- Stir in garlic powder and Italian seasoning, then pour in chicken broth and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add softened cream cheese, stirring until smooth. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and add to the skillet.
- Fold in shredded cheeses until melted and well mixed. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg