Sartén de pasta con ternera y queso fácil

Ingredientes

• 1 pound small pasta
• 2 teaspoons light olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce (store bought or homemade)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup low-sodium beef broth (up to 1 cup)
• 2 cups mozzarella ( and/or fontina cheese, grated fresh)
• basil (for garnish)
• minced parsley (for garnish)
• grated parmesan cheese (for serving)

Preparación

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in the pasta, stir and cook following package directions until al dente.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a 12-inch deep sided skillet on medium-low heat. Add in onion and a pinch of salt, stir and cook until the edges of the onion starts turning slightly golden brown. Then add in the garlic, stir and cook for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Next add in the ground beef, breaking it up into small crumbles with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink, drain and discard fat if necessary.

4. 4

   Add in the tomato paste, Worcestershire and black pepper, stir and cook 2 to 3 minutes before adding in the broth, stirring to combine.

5. 5

   Drain and add in the pasta and gently toss. Then and in all of the mozzarella cheese. Toss until melted and serve with minced fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.