Description
A comforting dish that brings together the classic flavors of a cheeseburger in a delightful pasta form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound hamburger meat
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni or rotini pasta
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: diced onions, pickles, or more cheese
Instructions
- Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the hamburger meat and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Once the meat is browned, drain any excess fat. Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes. This helps the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Now, add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir gently until the pasta is well coated with the meat sauce.
- Finally, sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top. Cover the skillet for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve immediately, and customize with optional toppings if desired.
Notes
You can customize the recipe by adding different ingredients like jalapeños for a spicy kick or bell peppers for added veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg