A hearty, cheesy, and flavor-packed one-skillet meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
⏱ Prep Time: 10 min
🍳 Cook Time: 25–30 min
🍽 Servings: 4–6
🧾 Ingredients
For the Pasta
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Conchitas pasta | 12 oz (small pasta shells) |
| Olive oil | 1 tbsp |
| Salt | For boiling pasta |
For the Ground Beef Sauce
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 1 lb |
| Onion (finely chopped) | 1 medium |
| Garlic (minced) | 2 cloves |
| Diced tomatoes (canned) | 1 can (14 oz) |
| Tomato sauce | 1 can (8 oz) |
| Ground cumin | 1 tsp |
| Chili powder | 1 tsp (adjust to taste) |
| Paprika | ½ tsp |
| Salt & black pepper | To taste |
| Frozen corn (optional) | 1 cup |
| Mexican blend cheese | 1 cup (shredded) |
| Fresh cilantro | For garnish |
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions