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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!
    4.58 from 170 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 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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    1. Marie says

      July 10, 2022 at 9:42 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great recipe and I actually just googled it again having made it before and not saved it. Different spin on Spag Bol. I add a couple of extra spices for our taste but this is worth keeping!

      Reply
    2. Alison wright says

      June 09, 2022 at 3:32 am

      made this absolutely delicious, cooked the pasta first before placing it with other ingredients i my saucepan

      Reply
    3. Alison wright says

      June 09, 2022 at 1:52 am

      Absolutely loved this meal, I cooked the pasta separately, then put it in the meal afterwards

      Reply
    4. Vicky Guild says

      May 16, 2022 at 5:39 pm

      5 stars
      A great, easy dinner for when the day has punched you in the face! I add lots of vege and serve with crusty bread (cos carbs are life) everyone love this and there's always leftovers for lunch.

      Reply
    5. Connor says

      April 09, 2022 at 7:53 am

      3 stars
      Very tasty but took an age for the pasta to cook through properly! Other than that, great way to use up what’s left in the cupboards before payday! Thanks 🙂

      Reply
    6. Kaisa McAdam says

      April 07, 2022 at 4:26 pm

      This is a great and very tasty dish. I make it weekly, we all love it. So quick and simple. Thank you, love all your recipes.

      Reply
    7. Sue says

      April 01, 2022 at 7:57 am

      5 stars
      Made this tonight for the first time and it didn’t disappoint.. very tasty .. quick and easy meal .. will definitely be making it again

      Reply
    8. Destiny says

      February 15, 2022 at 7:15 pm

      Made this for the first time tonight & it's freaking amazing! Everyone (including 1yo, 3yo AND 4yo) ate it all up without a single fuss. Will 100% be making this again and again!
      Thank you!

      Reply
    9. Shani says

      February 02, 2022 at 7:59 pm

      5 stars
      This was a real hit with my whole family. A quick and delicious recipe that I’ll definitely be adding to the weekly meal planner!

      Reply
    10. Jen says

      January 27, 2022 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome quick & easy meal and super kid friendly too!!

      Reply
    11. Abby says

      December 20, 2021 at 6:53 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this for dinner. Quick, easy & tasty 😄

      Reply
    12. Margot says

      December 20, 2021 at 6:38 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely a go-too recipe, tasty and filling. You won’t be disappointed.

      Reply
    13. CraftyLittleMummy says

      November 05, 2021 at 7:24 am

      3 stars
      I found this recipe from a google search today to use up the pasta and mince we had left. It turned out ok but sadly the pasta didn't quite cook through properly. I add some extra water in the hope it would soften more, but it just wouldn't turn!
      Practice makes perfect I suppose! I will try again next week.

      Reply
    14. kelly says

      October 19, 2021 at 4:09 am

      5 stars
      This is a brilliant weekday recipe!! Really brilliant (I hate dishes too) and really very yummy. Thank you.

      Reply
    15. Nicky Lloyd says

      October 06, 2021 at 9:40 am

      5 stars
      Loved it! Simply delicious and SO easy. I had some mince in the fridge and wanted a quick meal, it came out great and only one pan to wash up! Win win.

      I am in the UK and once I roughly coverted the cup measurements it was easy.

      Thank you Linda 👍

      Reply
    16. Clive says

      October 04, 2021 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      We all love this, and my kids can't believe their Dad can cook!

      Reply
    17. Eileen says

      October 02, 2021 at 2:43 am

      Can you freeze this recipe please

      Reply
      • Laura says

        January 05, 2022 at 8:11 am

        I have frozen it before but I don't love it actually. I found the pasta goes quite soft and isn't particularly great.

        Reply
    18. Carol says

      September 25, 2021 at 5:13 am

      5 stars
      Fabulous recipe...quick, easy @nd delicious...

      Reply
    19. Granny Jan says

      September 20, 2021 at 9:17 am

      4 stars
      Enjoyed this. I used macaroni instead of pene pasta and didn't have any tomato puree but it turned out great. I have just sent the recipe off to student grandson who is flatting!

      Reply
    20. samson scott says

      September 03, 2021 at 7:31 pm

      5 stars
      loved it,had to make something for my school work and for family and they all loved it

      Reply
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