One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small white onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 14 ½ ounces diced tomatoes drained (1 can)
- 8 ounces uncooked medium shell pasta about 3 cups
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 to 2 tablespoons dill relish optional
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium heat. Add the ground beef, onions, and garlic. Cook until the beef browns, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 small white onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Stir in tomato paste: Mix in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Add liquids and pasta: Stir in the beef broth, milk, and diced tomatoes. Add the medium shell pasta, smoked paprika, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine, and submerge the pasta as best you can.2 cups low-sodium beef broth, 1 cup milk, 14 ½ ounces diced tomatoes, 8 ounces uncooked medium shell pasta, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon ground mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Cook the pasta: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Add cheese, cream, and relish: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Add the heavy cream, and stir in 1-2 tablespoons of dill relish (if using).2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup heavy cream, 1 to 2 tablespoons dill relish
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions and serve warm. Pair with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- This cheeseburger pasta recipe makes about 6 cups and serves 4. Calorie counts may vary depending on the specific ingredients used and any substitutions.
- Stir the pasta every few minutes while it cooks to keep it from sticking to the pan and burning.
- There should be a small amount of liquid left in the pan once the pasta is fully cooked to help create the sauce. If the liquid evaporates too quickly before the pasta is tender, just add a bit more broth. If there’s too much liquid when the pasta is done, remove the lid and let it simmer for a minute or two to reduce.
- It's not necessary to submerge every single noodle in liquid, but try to get them into the liquid as best as you can.
Nutrition Facts
One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta
Serving Size
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
945
% Daily Value*
Fat
59
g
91
%
Saturated Fat
28
g
175
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
20
g
Cholesterol
178
mg
59
%
Sodium
1075
mg
47
%
Potassium
1134
mg
32
%
Carbohydrates
57
g
19
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
46
g
92
%
Vitamin A
1537
IU
31
%
Vitamin C
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
572
mg
57
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
