Family Favorite Cheeseburger Pasta
Turn dinner into a guaranteed crowd-pleaser with this Family Favorite Cheeseburger Pasta—a quick and hearty one-pot recipe that combines the comforting flavors of a classic cheeseburger with the ease of pasta. Featuring seasoned ground beef, tender elbow macaroni, and a luscious cheddar cheese sauce, this dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. With bursts of flavor from sautéed onions, garlic, and a hint of paprika, every bite is rich and satisfying. Plus, the stovetop cooking method means fewer dishes and more time with your family. Serve it as-is or garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color. This kid-approved, no-fuss meal is destined to become a staple in your dinner rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 whole Small onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes (canned)
- 3 cups Beef broth
- 2 cups Elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened and fragrant.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
Add the canned diced tomatoes, beef broth, uncooked elbow macaroni, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and milk until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2995 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 161.7 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.6 g | 418% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 7627 mg | 332% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.0 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.1 g | ||
| Protein | 182.9 g | 366% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 2017 mg | 155% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 3251 mg | 69% | |
*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.
