Description
Cheeseburger Pasta is a delightful fusion of your favorite cheeseburger flavors and comforting pasta. This quick and easy recipe combines seasoned ground beef, creamy cheeses, and pasta in a rich sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Each bite brings nostalgia from summer barbecues, served warm in a bowl that feels like a hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion in oil until translucent (3–4 minutes). Add ground beef and garlic; cook until browned (5–6 minutes).
- Drain excess fat from the skillet. Stir in beef broth, ketchup, and mustard; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in cream cheese until melted and smooth. Gradually add cheddar cheese until fully melted.
- Combine cooked rotini with the meat sauce; toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg