One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet
All the cozy, nostalgic flavor of a classic cheeseburger folded into creamy, saucy pasta—made start to finish in one skillet for an easy 30-minute weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth (low sodium)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (elbow or rotini)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese or 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional for extra creaminess)
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, if using extra-lean beef)
- diced pickles, sliced green onions, or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium. Add olive oil if using, then cook the ground beef until browned, 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; cook 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add ketchup, yellow mustard, diced tomatoes, and beef broth; season with salt and pepper and stir well.
- Stir in the uncooked pasta, ensuring it is mostly submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring once or twice, until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat. Stir in shredded cheddar (and cream cheese or heavy cream, if using) until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with pickles, green onions, or sesame seeds if desired, and serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 28gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 870mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g
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