dinner · italian
Cheesy Beef Pasta Skillet with Sweet Peas & Cheddar
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Instructions
1
Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering.
2
Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart into small crumbles with a wooden spoon.
3
Season beef with garlic powder, paprika, half the salt, and pepper, cooking for 4 minutes until browned throughout.
4
Stir tomato paste into the browned beef, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant and deepened in color.
5
Add uncooked macaroni pasta and two cups water directly into the skillet, stirring to submerge the pasta.
6
Bring liquid to a rapid boil, cover tightly with lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 8 minutes.
7
Uncover skillet, stir in frozen green peas and whole milk, and simmer gently uncovered for 2 minutes until peas are tender.
8
Turn off the heat, add remaining salt, and scatter shredded sharp cheddar cheese across the bubbling pasta.
9
Stir vigorously until cheese melts completely into a velvety, creamy sauce coating the macaroni and beef.
10
Ladle the creamy cheesy beef pasta directly from the skillet into bowls and serve piping hot.
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