Description
Cheesy Sloppy Cheeseburger Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that brings together the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a creamy pasta dish. Picture tender pasta enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce, combined with savory ground beef and zesty ketchup. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, allowing you to whip up a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup milk or cream
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion in oil until translucent, then add garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low; mix in cheddar cheese until melted. Fold in cooked pasta until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese or fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg