Cheeseburger Pasta
Cheeseburger Pasta combines ground beef, melted cheese, and pasta for a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 591kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces pasta any shape (1 box - I used mini penne)
- 2.25 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cup cheddar cheese shredded - divided
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup mustard
salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped lettuce, for garnish (optional)
Quartered cherry tomatoes, for garnish (optional)
Chopped pickles, for garnish (optional)
Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef with the onion over medium heat in a large skillet, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the beef and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, ketchup, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the sauce.
- Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top of the pasta and cover the skillet until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 723mg | Potassium: 770mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 4mg | Net Carbohydrates: 48g