Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta – Easy One-Pot Dinner Recipe

30-minute cheesy ground beef pasta made in one pot.

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Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta – Easy One-Pot Dinner Recipe

This Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta is the kind of meal that feels like a warm hug — filling, flavorful, and fuss-free. Whether you’re looking for a simple weeknight dinner, a kid-friendly meal, or a quick comfort food fix, this one’s sure to earn a spot in your regular rotation.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: 30 Min Meal, Dinner, One Pot Meal, Pasta

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 535kcal

Author: Love Keil

Equipment

Skillet large

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef extra lean
2 teaspoons Montreal Steak Spice or to taste
2 cups pasta uncooked
1 cup corn frozen
1 cup bone broth or water
20 oz Marinara sauce or any pasta sauce of your choice
1 cup green onion more for garnish
1 cup Colby Jack cheese or sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with Montreal Steak Spice until browned and flavorful. Drain any excess fat, if desired.
Add the Pasta and Sauce: Stir in the uncooked pasta, frozen corn, bone broth, and marinara sauce. Mix everything together so the pasta is fully coated and ready to soak up all that delicious flavor.
Simmer Until Tender: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce is thick and hearty. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Finish with Cheese & Green Onion: Sprinkle shredded Colby Jack cheese and sliced green onions over the pasta. Stir gently and let the cheese melt for a minute or two until creamy, gooey, and ready to serve.

Notes

Here are a few little tricks I’ve picked up while making this Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta. These tips make a big difference in flavor, texture, and getting dinner on the table stress-free.

First things first: let that ground beef brown nicely before draining. A bit of golden crust = a ton of flavor in your final dish.
I like to use a deep skillet or sauté pan with high sides. It gives everything room to simmer without bubbling over — especially helpful if you're a multitasker like me.
Give the pasta a stir every few minutes while it simmers.
Cooking for a hungry crew? You can easily stretch this by adding extra noodles and extra sauce or a bit of broth to keep it saucy.
Cheese lovers — go wild. Stir a little extra shredded cheese into the pasta before topping it, or mix in mozzarella for an ultra-melty finish.
This recipe makes excellent leftovers. I often portion it out into containers right away for quick lunches throughout the week. It tastes amazing with a fried egg.

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