Cheeseburger Pasta
Transform your weeknight dinners with this comforting, one-pot Cheeseburger Pasta recipe—a family-friendly fusion of two timeless favorites! This easy dish combines tender elbow macaroni with juicy ground beef, diced tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and a medley of classic burger-inspired flavors like ketchup, mustard, and smoky paprika. Simmered together in a hearty beef broth, this 25-minute meal delivers creamy, cheesy perfection without the need for multiple pans. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, Cheeseburger Pasta is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings. Try this quick, flavorful recipe that’s as satisfying as your favorite cheeseburger but with a delicious pasta twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean or higher)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon, until it is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Then stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni, beef broth, diced tomatoes (with their juices), ketchup, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking.
Once the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed, remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.2 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 1057 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 36.2 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 316 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 538 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
