Easy Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe

This easy Cheeseburger Pasta recipe is the perfect easy meal idea when you need to whip up dinner fast and easily.

Made with a few simple ingredients, this easy one pot pasta dish is one of those quick meals that are perfect for busy weeknights. I make this recipe nearly once a month because it is that good.

The great thing is that you can serve it with whatever you love in your favorite burger, so the varities are endless.

4 Reasons to Try This One-pot Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe

• Easy Meal - Nothing complicated here, this easy pasta recipe comes together quickly in about...... and is one of our tasty one-pot meals.
• Delicious recipe - Being easy isn't enough, recipes have to be delicious. This lllll has a lot of flavor. This simple weeknight meal is a family favorite.
• Versatile - Make this with your favorite burger toppings
• Make Ahead - I like to double this recipe and save the second one for a future meal.

Ingredients

• short pasta, any shape - (I used mini penne but you could use cavatappi pasta or elbow macaroni
• ground beef - I use an 80/20 lean ground beef mixture.
• onion
• garlic
• diced tomatoes
• beef broth
• Cheddar cheese
• Ketchup
• Mustard
• Tomatoes, Pickles, Lettuce (optional)

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How to Make easy one-pot cheeseburger pasta

Step 1 - Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion over medium-high heat, and drain excess fat.

Step 2 - Add the garlic to the skillet and
Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, ketchup, and mustard.

Step 3 - Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly. (can omit)

Add the cooked pasta to the meat mixture and toss to coat it evenly with the sauce.

Step 4 - Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and add tomatoes.

Step 5 - Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top of the pasta and cover the skillet until the cheese is melted.

Serve and enjoy!

Substitutions & Variations

• Chicken or Turkey - instead of ground beef, you can use ground chicken or ground turkey
• Spicy - Add a ½ teaspoon of hot sauce or salsa to add a little kick to your pasta.
• Flavor Boost - Add a ½ teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce or steak seasoning to the beef hamburger for a boost in beef flavor.

Timesaving Tips for the Best Cheeseburger Pasta

• Cook the pasta ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.
• Cook the pasta al dente and be careful not to overcook. You can boil extra pasta and save it for another dish.
• Make a double batch and freeze it for later. Cheeseburger pasta is a great dish to make ahead of time. Once assembled, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
• Store leftover cheeseburger pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Serving and Storage Suggestions

Serve with a simple side salad or a Caprese Salad. This also goes great with some Baguette Garlic Bread or Homemade Cornbread.

Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

More Easy Dinner Recipes

Looking for other comfort foods like this? Try these homemade hamburger helper type of dinners.

📖 Recipe

Cheeseburger Pasta

Raquel Pineira

This easy Cheeseburger Pasta recipe combines the flavors of a classic cheeseburger with the comfort of pasta. It's easy comfort food at its finest and is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

5 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Course Easy Dinner Ideas, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 471 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 16 ounce box pasta, any shape (I used mini penne)
• 2.25 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion diced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 (15 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
• ½ cup ketchup
• ¼ cup mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped lettuce for garnish (optional)
• Quartered cherry tomatoes for garnish (optional)
• Chopped pickles for garnish (optional)
• Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

 

• Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
• Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the beef and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, ketchup, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
• Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the sauce.
• Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
• Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top of the pasta and cover the skillet until the cheese is melted.
• Serve the Cheeseburger Pasta hot, garnished with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

• Cook the pasta ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.
• Cook the pasta al dente and be careful not to overcook. You can boil extra pasta and save it for another dish.
• Make a double batch and freeze it for later. Cheeseburger pasta is a great dish to make ahead of time. Once assembled, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
• Store leftover cheeseburger pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 30gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 716mgPotassium: 479mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 366IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 239mgIron: 3mg

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