Cheesy Beef Pasta Skillet Food

CHEESY BEEF & PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook meat with onions, cumin and chili powder in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until meat is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
• Add tomatoes, water, pasta and peppers; stir. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 18 to 20 min. or until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in VELVEETA; cook 2 min. or until melted, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cilantro.

CHEESY GROUND BEEF PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to al dente package directions less 1 minute. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain pasta without rinsing.
• Meanwhile in a large skillet over high heat add 1 tablespoon olive oil and brown beef while breaking up with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes. Reduce to medium heat. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir in garlic, onions, chili flakes, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, parsley, and 1/2 cup pasta (or plain) water. Simmer until meat is tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Toss in pasta and 1 cup mozzarella. Top with remaining cheese and cover with lid. Garish with additional parsley.

CHEESY BEEF PASTA

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef over high heat, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink.
• Pour off all but 1 tablespoons of fat.
• Add the onion, garlic, green pepper, basil and thyme and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes and water and bring to a boil.
• Add the pasta and reduce the heat to simmer.
• Cover and cook, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
• Stir in the salt, pepper and sugar.
• Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the mozzarella.
• Cover and let stand until the cheese has melted.

CHEESY GROUND BEEF & PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, brown meat with vegetables in large skillet; drain.
• Microwave VELVEETA and milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min.; stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 30-sec. increments until VELVEETA is completely melted and sauce is well blended.
• Add VELVEETA sauce to meat mixture along with the pizza sauce; mix well.
• Drain pasta. Add to ingredients in skillet; mix lightly. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

CHEESY BEEF TACO SKILLET

Steps:

• Brown beef in skillet, drain fat.
• Add in soup, salsa, water, tortillas, and half of cheese.
• Heat to a boil.
• Cover and let cook for 5 minutes or until hot.
• Add remaining cheese before serving!

CHEESY PASTA SALSA SKILLET

Steps:

• Brown meat in large skillet; drain.
• Add salsa and water; stir. Bring to boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 15 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
• Add corn and 1 cup of the cheese; cook until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese; cover. Let stand 1 minute or until cheese is melted.