One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 1.5 cups each
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Calories
555 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Others
One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta
Description
The recipe called One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta starts with sautéing diced onion and ground beef until browned and tender. After draining any excess fat, flour is added to form a roux that thickens the sauce. Tomato sauce and beef broth are incorporated to create a rich base, and uncooked pasta shells are stirred in. The pasta simmers covered until it absorbs the liquid and cooks through. Finally, shredded cheddar cheese is stirred in until melted, and hot dog relish adds a subtle tang. Green onions are optional for garnish.
This dish provides a comforting, chewy pasta with a creamy, cheesy sauce enriched by beef flavor and a hint of tomato acidity. The hot dog relish offers a slightly sweet, tangy contrast that mimics the flavors of a cheeseburger in pasta form. Preparing and cooking everything in one pot simplifies cleanup and timing.
One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta can serve as a complete meal, convenient for weeknight dinners when ease and taste are priorities. It pairs well with a simple side salad or steamed vegetables for added freshness. The recipe is flexible to scale for additional servings or tweak ingredient amounts to taste.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion $0.25
- 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.16
- 1/2 lb. ground beef $2.50
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour $0.02
- 1 oz. can tomato sauce $0.29
- 2 cups beef broth $0.26
- 1/2 lb. pasta shells $0.50, uncooked
- 4 oz. cheddar cheese $0.75, shredded
- 2 Tbsp hot dog relish $0.16
- 2 green onions $0.20, sliced, optional
Instructions
- Finely dice the onion. Add the onion, olive oil, and ground beef to a large deep skillet and sauté over medium heat until the beef is fully browned and the onion is soft and translucent. Drain off any excess fat, if needed.
- Add the flour to the skillet and continue to stir and cook for one minute more. The flour will begin to coat the bottom of the skillet. Be careful not to let the flour burn.
- Add the tomato sauce and beef broth to the skillet and stir to dissolve the flour off the bottom of the skillet.
- Add the uncooked pasta to the skillet and stir to combine. The liquid in the skillet may not fully cover the pasta, but that is okay.
- Place a lid on the skillet, turn the heat up to medium-high, and let the liquid come up to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, give it a quick stir to loosen any pasta from the bottom of the skillet, replace the lid, and turn the heat down to low. Let the pasta simmer, stirring occasionally (always replacing the lid), for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened. Turn the heat off.
- Add the shredded cheddar to the skillet and stir until it has melted into the sauce. Stir the hot dog relish into the sauce and then top with sliced green onions. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 41.5 cups each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 555 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 555kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Sodium | 1045mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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