Description
A fast, hearty, and flavorful Italian-style one-pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup pasta sauce
- 1 cup uncooked pasta
- 1 cup water or broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef or sausage over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, pasta sauce, uncooked pasta, and water or broth.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked.
- Sprinkle mozzarella on top and cover until melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Use hot Italian sausage for extra flavor. Add spinach or mushrooms for a hearty vegetable boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Italian skillet, quick dinner, one-pan meal, pasta skillet