Quick Beef Pasta Skillet: One-Pot

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a 12 inch deep sided skillet. Add ground beef and cook 5-7 mins until mahogany colored and slightly crispy on the edges. Note: Don't stir too often or the meat will steam instead of brown.
2. Stir in diced onions and garlic. Sauté 3-4 mins until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
3. Stir in the Italian seasoning and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 min to coat the meat and wake up the dried herbs.
4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the skillet until all the browned bits (fond) are dissolved.
5. Add the dry pasta. Stir to ensure noodles are submerged. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low.
6. Cover the pan and simmer 10-12 mins until the pasta is tender and the liquid has reduced to a thick glaze.
7. Remove the lid and stir in the lemon juice. This wakes up the flavors right before the finish.
8. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top. Cover for 60 seconds until the cheese is completely melted and velvety.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.