Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
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Add the minced garlic and Italian herbs to the beef, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant and slightly softened.
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Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, broth, a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
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Pour in the uncooked pasta, spreading it evenly in the liquid. Cover the pot with a lid and cook on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
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Remove the lid and stir the mixture to check the consistency. If most of the liquid has been absorbed and the pasta is al dente, proceed to the next step.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the hot mixture, then cover the pot again to let the cheese melt, about 2-3 minutes. The cheese should be gooey and bubbling.
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Gently stir the melted cheese into the pasta and beef mixture, creating a creamy, cheesy texture with a slightly saucy appearance.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Give everything a final stir to combine the flavors.
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Serve hot straight from the pot, garnished with extra cheese or herbs if desired. Enjoy your comforting, one-pot cheesy beef pasta!
