Description
Beef & Pea Pasta Skillet (Irish-Style) is a simple, hearty one-pan dish made with ground beef, tender pasta, sweet peas, and a creamy, savory sauce. It’s comfort food at its finest, inspired by rustic Irish home cooking.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz short pasta (penne, shells, or rotini)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded Irish cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth and milk, then stir in dried thyme, parsley, and pasta.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in frozen peas and cook another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If using, stir in Irish cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or more cheese.
Notes
- Use ground lamb for a more traditional Irish flair.
- Swap in whole-wheat or gluten-free pasta if preferred.
- Great for meal prep—leftovers reheat well.
- Add a splash of cream for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg