Beef Pasta Skillet
Beef Pasta Skillet is a hearty, one-pan American comfort food dish that combines browned ground beef with pasta, a savory tomato-based sauce, and often cheese. It typically features ingredients like elbow macaroni, onions, garlic, and Italian herbs, making it a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in protein from the beef and carbohydrates from the pasta, with a moderate to high fat content depending on the beef and cheese used. A typical serving provides a good source of iron and B vitamins, with a calorie range of approximately 400-600 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 300 IU |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 mcg |
| Zinc | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the convenience of mid-20th century American home cooking, evolving from earlier pasta and meat casseroles. Nutritionally, it's a complete meal in one pot, balancing macronutrients but often requiring vegetable additions for a more rounded profile.
