Description
This Cheeseburger Pasta recipe combines the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a comforting pasta dish. It’s a creamy and cheesy one-pot meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni or pasta of choice
- 1 pound ground beef
Seasonings and Sauce:
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Sauce and Garnish:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- Chopped pickles and green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Stir in cooked pasta, beef broth, and milk. Simmer, then add cheddar and cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Finish and Serve: Cook until sauce thickens, then garnish with pickles and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or diced tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Reheats well for next-day lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
