one pan pasta

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Kim Romero
Murrieta, CA

This is my version of "hamburger Helper" but with a twist and all homemade

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For one pan pasta

  • 1
    box ziti pasta,uncooked
  • 2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 1 pkg
    sliced baby portobella mushrooms
  • 1 can
    whole medium black olives
  • 1/2 c
    chopped red and yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 c
    ricotta cheese
  • 1 c
    finely shredded pecorino romano cheese(3/4 c to mix in and 1/4c for garnish)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 c
    fresh basil,finely shredded(1/8 c to mix in,1/8c for garnish)
  • 2 clove
    garlic,grated or crushed
  • 1
    small can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 c
    merlot
  • 1 can
    6 oz beef broth
  • 4 c
    hot water

How To Make one pan pasta

  • 1
    Brown the ground Beef.Add mushrooms,onion,garlic,olives and peppers. Stir in pasta(uncooked),tomato sauce and 1/8 c Basil,salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.Add wine,beef broth and hot water. Stir and cook on medium heat in deep covered frying pan until most of the liquid is evaporated and pasta is Al Dente. Stir in Ricotta and 3/4 c of Pecorino Romano and cover,turning off heat.When cheese is melted,serve.Garnish with remaining cheese and Basil.
  • 2
    This is very easy! Serve with small dinner salad and crusty French Bread.
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