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Super Skillet Pasta

by Candace Sampson

This used to be my mother’s go-to recipe when she was in a rush and there really wasn’t much in house. She always kept the ingredients for this on hand and now I do too. So, what’s for dinner tonight?

Super Skillet Pasta

1 pouch Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1 pound ground beef
1 tsp. oregano
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
2 cups water
2 cups medium shell pasta
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese

In large non-stick skillet or Dutch oven (I use my Le Creuset), brown beef and drain. Add onion soup mix, oregano, tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil, stir in pasta. Simmer covered, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in parmesan cheese. Top with shredded mozzarella and place under broiler until melted and bubbling.

You can use any ground meat in this, chicken, turkey, veal, pork. It’s all good.

Category: Food & Drink, Pasta, Recipes, SupperTag: tomatoes

About Candace Sampson

Candace Sampson is the founder of Life in Pleasantville and has been writing about Canadian travel for over a decade. She only shares destinations she has personally visited and genuinely loved. Candace is also the creator of Girl Trips, a women-focused travel and retreat brand, and the host of What She Said, Canada’s longest-running women’s talk show turned podcast.

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  1. Susana Terhune

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    I just made this for supper tonight and I can’t believe how simple and delicious this is. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I will let you know how the family likes it tonight. 🙂

  2. Sarah Carter

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    Four out of four Carters approve! Thanks for sharing such a quick and yummy recipe.

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