Description
There you have it—your new go-to comfort food! 🍝✨ This Cheeseburger Pasta is cheesy, creamy, and bursting with flavor, making it the perfect crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re cooking for your family or just indulging in some well-deserved comfort food, this recipe is quick, easy, and totally satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for richness)
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Sauté the onions and garlic: Add diced onions and minced garlic to the beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add seasonings and liquids: Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, and heavy cream. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let cook for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir until fully coated in the sauce.
- Melt in the cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta and stir until melted and creamy. Add butter for extra richness if desired.
- Garnish and serve: Top with chopped parsley or green onions and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra cheesiness, add more shredded cheese or a handful of mozzarella.
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Make it spicy by adding red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American