Cheesy Hamburger and Pasta Skillet

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: Serves 6-8


Ingredients

1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1-pound Lean Ground Beef
½ medium Yellow Onion, peeled and chopped
2 medium Garlic Cloves, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons Sweet Paprika
2 teaspoons Cornstarch
½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
A grind of fresh Black Pepper
1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
2 cups Milk
1 15-ounce can Tomato Sauce
2 cups Elbow Pasta (I used gluten-free Brown Rice Tinkyada pasta; see note for gluten options)
2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet (with lid) over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering on the surface add the onion and garlic; sauté until the onion begins to become translucent (3-4 minutes).

Add the ground beef and cook until no pink color remains; break up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain and excess fat.

Sprinkle the spices over the meat and add the chicken broth, milk, tomato sauce and pasta. Bring to a boil, stirring to combine. Once at a boil, lower heat to medium-low (simmering) and cover with the lid. Allow to cook 15 minutes, (stirring periodically to prevent sticking) or until the pasta is tender and almost done.

Stir in the cheese, and allow to sit for 5 minutes for the sauce to thicken before serving.