Description
Cheesy Sloppy Cheeseburger Pasta is the ultimate one-pot comfort dinner that combines juicy ground beef, tender pasta, and gooey cheddar in a creamy, burger-inspired sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups uncooked elbow pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add uncooked pasta, beef broth, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley.
- One-pot cooking minimizes cleanup and keeps the flavors melded together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Keywords: Cheesy Sloppy Cheeseburger Pasta, one-pot pasta, cheeseburger pasta, ground beef pasta, creamy pasta, family dinner, weeknight meal