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    Home » In the kitchen » Cheesy One Pan Mince Pasta

    Cheesy One Pan Mince Pasta

    Published: Jul 27, 2018 · Modified: Jun 5, 2021 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This easy, cheesy one pan mince pasta is going to be your new go-to quick weeknight meal. 30 minutes from start to finish and everything (including the pasta) is cooked in one pan!

    Close up of scoop of cheesy mince pasta with herbs on top

    I have to tell you, I am seriously considering not ever posting another dinner recipe on this blog ever again. We are so outright obsessed with this cheesy one pan mince pasta that I am struggling to think how I am going to top this.

    Not only is it the ultimate comfort food situation, it also wins ALL the prizes for being speedy, cost efficient, easy to cook and ONE PAN!! We have been eating this at least once a week for the last couple of months and it's got to the point where I don't even erase it from the blackboard meal planner because it has well and truly earned a permanent spot there.

    This recipe was originally going to be a mince pasta bake - it's such a classic family meal. But then I remembered that I hate doing dishes and knew that there had to be a way to avoid the frying pan + pasta pot + baked on cheese in the oven dish situation. Lightbulb. Throw the uncooked pasta into the mince when you add the sauce ingredients, cover up and let it do it's thing.

    It's a miracle. The pasta cooks PERFECTLY in the sauce. I am never cooking pasta in a pot ever again.

    Bowl with mince pasta with pan in the background and a blue tea towel

    Expert tip

    The key is adding extra liquid to the sauce. A tin of tomatoes + a cup and a half of beef stock is the perfect amount - enough to cook the pasta and make a super delicious sauce. That's what I actually like about this over pasta bake - no risk of it drying out.

    Collage of process of making one pan mince pasta

    And if you think that you'll miss the melty cheesy goodness that comes with pasta bake, fear not. Once the pasta has cooked, throw liberal handfuls of your favourite grated cheese on top and cover it for another couple of minutes. The melty cheese that ensues will convert you if nothing else does.

    Even better, if you have a cast iron pan, throw it under the grill for a couple of minutes instead to get the cheese golden.

    Collage of process of making one pan mince pasta

    Why this recipe works

    • It is cheap to make
    • Ready in 30 minutes
    • Packed full of flavour
    • Saucy
    • Saves you dishes
    • An epic melty cheese meal

    It ticks every single dinner time box!

    It's kid friendly, farmer friendly and hungry mama friendly. What more do you need?

    Bowl with mince pasta with pan in the background and a blue tea towel

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    Close up of scoop of cheesy mince pasta with herbs on top

    Cheesy One Pan Mince Pasta

    This easy, cheesy one pan mince pasta is going to be your new go-to quick weeknight meal. 30 minutes from start to finish and everything (including the pasta) is cooked in one pan!
    4.63 from 194 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Author: Laura

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ onion (chopped)
    • 2 cloves garlic (crushed or finely chopped)
    • 500 grams beef mince (ground beef)
    • 1x 400 gram tin of chopped tomatoes
    • ¼ cup tomato paste
    • 1 ½ cups beef stock
    • 1 Tablespoon dried mixed herbs
    • 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce
    • 2 cups dried penne pasta
    • ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese (or any other cheese)

    Instructions

    • You will need a large frying pan with a lid for this recipe. If you don't have a pan with a lid, you can use tinfoil to cover it instead.
    • Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the beef mince/ground beef and brown (about 5 minutes)
    • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, mixed herbs & worcestershire sauce and stir to combine. 
    • Reduce heat to medium/low, add the pasta and stir to combine. Cover and allow to cook for 15 minutes, stirring once during cooking.
    • After 15 minutes, remove the lid and check that the pasta is cooked. If it needs, cook for an extra couple of minutes.
    • Sprinkle the cheese on top and cover again for a further 2 minutes until the cheese has melted. If you have used an oven proof (e.g. cast iron) pan you can put it under the grill to melt the cheese if you would prefer.
    • Take the pan off the heat and serve immediately!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 666mg | Potassium: 1005mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 14.9mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 5.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Jo says

      September 01, 2023 at 1:20 pm

      This recipe is our go to now for a quick easy meal that everyone loves. I chuck in whatever veges are floating around the fridge - just chop them up small and add them in with everything else.

      Reply
      • Kelly says

        September 16, 2023 at 2:28 pm

        Does anyone know if this can be made and frozen?

        Reply
        • Laura says

          September 18, 2023 at 8:37 pm

          Hi Kelly, I don't find that it freezes very well, only because I don't love how cooked pasta thaws! If you want to try it, I would undercook the pasta slightly and then add a little bit of liquid (either water or stock) while heating it to help the pasta finish cooking. Otherwise the mince portion of it freezes beautifully (just reduce the stock amount to 1/2 cup) and you can cook pasta separately when you are ready to serve it.

    2. Maria says

      August 11, 2023 at 3:07 am

      5 stars
      Love it, so quick and easy, ingredients at hand. Thank you.

      Reply
    3. Karen says

      July 22, 2023 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      My family love this..I am making it again tonight.So easy to make .I also add frozen mixed vegetables and not only is it healthy it feeds alot of hungry tummies..Will be making it for many years to come...

      Reply
    4. Leslee says

      June 02, 2023 at 2:26 pm

      5 stars
      they all like it...yay

      Reply
    5. Sue says

      May 23, 2023 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      Yum. What an easy and delicious meal. Thanks Laura. I added veggies to make it a one pot meal. I'm sure my family will love it.

      Reply
    6. Linda says

      May 12, 2023 at 2:27 am

      5 stars
      Made it for dinner tonight and I used venison mince and macaroni instead of beef and penne pasta... Thank you so much for this recipe ❤️ Love it!!

      Reply
    7. Sydney says

      May 01, 2023 at 4:54 pm

      5 stars
      Another great recipe! Super easy and oh so yummy + who doesn't love little dishes?!

      Reply
    8. Andrea says

      March 28, 2023 at 6:56 pm

      I've just got to say this is the best recipe ever! All the family like it, it's quick and easy and has become a regular thing with us. I often throw some veges on the top towards the end and then put the cheese over that. Thanks so much! (also have your ebook)

      Reply
    9. Connie says

      February 09, 2023 at 1:49 am

      5 stars
      Are the 558kals per portion ?

      Reply
      • Laura says

        September 08, 2023 at 12:26 pm

        Yes they are

        Reply
    10. Tracey Maisey says

      February 05, 2023 at 5:42 pm

      5 stars
      Yum, and quick and easy 🙂

      Reply
    11. Alison wright says

      January 27, 2023 at 2:23 am

      I cook the pasta first as it doesn't get cooked in the pan

      Reply
    12. Kat says

      January 02, 2023 at 5:31 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy for the soul 🙂

      Reply
    13. Jeanne pinion says

      October 16, 2022 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight for the first time. Like I quite often do I added a little sprinkle of dried chilli. We found it to be one of the tastiest dishes we have had in a very long time. Thank you.

      Reply
    14. Danielle says

      October 11, 2022 at 6:56 pm

      4 stars
      Yum! Usually when I google simple mince recipes they’re ok, but this was yummy even hubby said so too 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
    15. Liz says

      October 01, 2022 at 11:28 am

      Another quick & easy recipe - loved not having a load of dishes at the end of cooking!

      Reply
    16. Choene says

      October 01, 2022 at 1:00 am

      5 stars
      Easy and quick to cook, amazing flavour

      Reply
    17. Suzie says

      September 19, 2022 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely love this recipe use it a lot 😋 Thankyou.

      Reply
    18. Ian says

      September 06, 2022 at 5:54 am

      5 stars
      Easy peasy recipe and warming.be good in winter.

      Reply
    19. kelly says

      September 03, 2022 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe. It is delicious quick and loved by all.
      Such a brilliant idea to cook everything together!

      Reply
    20. Dimitrius says

      September 01, 2022 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      My family loved the recipe! First time making Pasta as well so was a bit nervous but was surprised how simple it was. Thank youuuu!

      Reply
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