Quick Skillet Pasta
Prep Time:
40 Minutes
Total Time:
40 Minutes
Serves:
10 (1-1/4 cups per serving)
Ingredients
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1 pound 95% lean ground beef
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1/2 cup diced onion
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon diced garlic
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 1/2 cups water
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1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
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12 ounces dry penne pasta
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2 tablespoons all purpose flour
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1 cup Daisy Brand Cottage Cheese
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1/2 cup half-and-half
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Brown the ground beef and onion in olive oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic, basil, pepper flakes and salt to the skillet and stir until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add 2 1/4 cups of water, the tomatoes with juice, and the dried pasta. Bring to a boil; cover and lower temp to a simmer. Cook for 15-17 minutes or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup water and the flour; stir into the mixture in the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil; cook until thick. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cottage cheese and half and half. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.