Ground Beef and Zucchini Pasta Skillet

Ground Beef and Zucchini Pasta Skillet

A hearty and flavorful one-skillet pasta dish featuring a rich, slowly simmered sauce of tomatoes, fresh zucchini, aromatic garlic, and ground beef.

4 servings
pan
Main

Ingredients

4 servings
  • Olive oil
  • Tomatoes
  • Zucchini
  • Ground beef
  • Garlic cloves
  • Tomato paste
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Paprika
  • Oregano
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Pasta of choice

Preparation

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add the whole tomatoes, zucchini, ground beef, and garlic cloves to the pan.

  2. 2

    Cover the skillet and cook for 35 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove the tomato skins, mash the cooked vegetables and beef, and stir in tomato paste, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.

  4. 4

    Simmer for another 5 minutes, then stir in fresh chopped cilantro and shredded mozzarella cheese.

  5. 5

    Add the cooked pasta of your choice to the sauce and mix well before serving.

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