One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta
A quick and easy one-pot dish that combines the flavors of a cheeseburger with rotini pasta, creating a creamy, kid-approved meal ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini pasta or other short pasta like shells or cavatappi
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20) 90/10 for leaner
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth use low-sodium if desired
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded sharp cheddar melts best
- 1 cup milk whole milk for creaminess
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard yellow or Dijon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- diced tomatoes
- pickles
- extra cheddar
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat a large pot over medium. Add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook, breaking up the beef, until the meat is fully browned and the onions are translucent. Drain any excess grease.
- Return the pot to medium heat. Stir in beef broth, ketchup, mustard, and dry rotini. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is al dente and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Remove from heat. Stir in milk and shredded cheddar until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. If thicker than desired, add a splash more milk.
- Serve immediately topped with optional toppings if desired.
Notes
Ground turkey or plant-based crumbles can replace beef. For a creamier finish, use half-and-half instead of milk. Add garlic powder for extra flavor.