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Cheeseburger pasta

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Cheeseburger pasta is the ultimate comfort food mashup, bringing all those classic cheeseburger flavors into one cozy, budget-friendly dish. Tender pasta, seasoned ground beef, and a creamy, cheesy sauce come together in one pot to give you that nostalgic, homemade version of your favorite boxed classic—just better. It’s hearty, satisfying, and an easy way to stretch your ingredients without sacrificing flavor.

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 cup yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 lb. pasta shells (uncooked)
  • 4 oz. cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 2 tbsp relish

Instructions
 

  • Dice the onion
  • Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Add the olive oil, onion, and ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes. Ground beef should be fully cooked and the onions translucent
  • Add the flour and continue to cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the tomato sauce and beef broth to the skillet and let it come up to a simmer.
  • Add in the pasta. Stir everything together and let it come up to a simmer.
  • Add the lid to the skillet and cook for 10 minutes on low, making sure the skillet keeps the simmer the entire time
  • Add the relish and cheddar cheese, stir to combine
  • Remove from heat and serve
Course Main Course
Cuisine American