Skillet Beef and Macaroni

Here’s a quick and easy ground beef recipe. You could throw in a handful of shredded carrots or shredded zucchini too, or serve with a salad on the side, to round out the meal.

Skillet Beef and Macaroni

• 8 oz uncooked macaroni or other gluten free pasta
• 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-1/2 tsp oregano
• 1-1/2 tsp dried basil
• 10 oz can mushrooms
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (gluten free)
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, and set aside.
2. Place beef, onion, garlic, herbs and mushrooms in a skillet.
3. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes, or until beef is fully cooked.
4. Add tomato paste, water, Worcestershire sauce, cheese and parsley.
5. Stir to combine with meat mixture.
6. Stir in pasta, and heat thoroughly.

Serves 6.