Description
Cheeseburger pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines the rich flavors of a classic cheeseburger with the satisfying textures of pasta. Featuring juicy ground beef, melty cheddar cheese, and al dente pasta tossed in a savory sauce, this quick and hearty dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s sure to please the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz elbow macaroni or rotini
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with diced onions for about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir cooked pasta into the skillet with beef and onions. Add ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, and beef broth; mix well.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and stir continuously until melted and combined.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg