Cheesy Pasta Veggies And Beef 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.