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Close-up of a white bowl filled with Loaded Cheeseburger Pasta, featuring elbow macaroni, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheddar and white cheese.

Loaded Cheeseburger Pasta


  • Author: ferecipe.com
  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple pasta dish that combines the flavors of a cheeseburger with a creamy pasta sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup pickle relish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and milk until combined.
  5. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
  6. Add the drained macaroni to the skillet with the meat sauce. Stir to combine.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  8. If using, stir in the pickle relish.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for the ground beef.
  • For a tangier flavor, add 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard to the sauce mixture.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 7
  • Sodium: 850
  • Fat: 35
  • Saturated Fat: 16
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 35
  • Cholesterol: 110

Keywords: cheeseburger pasta, ground beef, cheddar cheese, easy dinner, one-pot pasta