Cheesy Beef Veggie Pasta Recipes

CHEESY GROUND BEEF PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for 6-8 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Heat a large skillet on medium high heat and then add in 2 tbsp. of olive oil.
• Sauté the peppers and mushrooms until tender then set aside in a bowl.
• Using the same pan, add 1 tbsp. of olive oil and sauté the onion until tender then add in the ground meat.
• Break up the meat well and cook until no longer pink then add in the salt, oregano, basil, black pepper, garlic and the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste and pasta water.
• Return the mushrooms and bell pepper to the pan.
• Mix well and let the sauce simmer on medium low heat for 5-7 minutes, covered.
• Turn off the heat and add in the cooked pasta. Let it cool for about 5 minutes and then add in the cheeses. Remember to keep 1/2 cup of each type to top the dish before baking. Mix together well.
• Transfer the pasta to a baking dish and then top with the remaining cheese.
• Bake covered with aluminum paper in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes, then remove the foil to bake another 10 minutes uncovered.
• Remove from the oven, sprinkle with some fresh parsley and serve.

SKILLET CHEESY BEEF AND VEGGIE MACARONI

Steps:

• Saute ground beef and onion in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Drain grease.
• Add garlic powder, paprika, parsley, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
• Stir in the milk, broth, tomato sauce, macaroni and frozen mixed vegetables. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
• Mix in 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese until melted. Top with ½ cup cheddar cheese.

CHEESY BEEF & VEGGIE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in large deep skillet or Dutch oven on medium-high heat; drain. Return meat to skillet. Add carrots and onions; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta. Add to meat mixture with milk, peas and VELVEETA; stir. Cook on medium-low heat 5 min. or until VELVEETA is melted and mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheese.

CHEESY BEEF AND PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, zucchini, garlic and red pepper flakes-- cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened-- about 5 minutes. Remove the vegetables to a bowl and set aside. Add the beef to the pan and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned- 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off any accumulated oil and discard. Add the cooked vegetables, penne and sauce to the pan and mix to combine. Spoon the pasta mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and the filling is hot and bubbly- 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle fresh basil on top and serve.

BAKED CHEESY VEGGIE CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and saute chicken for 8 to 10 minutes. Add green, red and yellow bell peppers, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, wine, and lemon juice. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 370 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Beat the eggs in a large bowl with the creme fraiche. Season with paprika, oregano, coriander, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix in Cheddar cheese, Emmentaler cheese, and blue cheese. Transfer mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, and pour in enough milk to make mixture moist.
• Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown; serve.