Description
Irresistible cheesy sloppy cheeseburger pasta blends classic burger flavors with comforting pasta perfection. Hearty ground beef, melted cheese, and zesty sauce create a memorable meal sure to satisfy hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz (226 g) elbow macaroni or pasta of choice
- 1 can (14.5 oz / 411 g) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Boil pasta in salted water until tender, then drain and set aside for later incorporation.
- Meat Browning: In a spacious skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking into crumbly pieces until achieving a rich golden-brown color and releasing deep flavor.
- Aromatics Integration: Drain excess fat, then add onions and garlic, sautéing until onions become translucent and release their aromatic essence, creating a flavor foundation.
- Sauce Development: Pour diced tomatoes, beef broth, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet. Reduce heat and simmer, allowing ingredients to meld and intensify their collective taste profile.
- Pasta and Sauce Fusion: Fold cooked pasta into the simmering sauce, ensuring complete and uniform coating of each pasta strand with the robust mixture.
- Cheese Transformation: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the dish, stirring methodically until cheese melts completely, creating a creamy and luxurious texture.
- Final Enhancement: Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper, optionally garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant touch. Serve immediately while steaming hot for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose Quality Meat: Select lean ground beef (80/20 ratio) for optimal flavor and reduced excess grease during cooking.
- Control Pasta Texture: Cook pasta just until al dente to prevent mushiness when mixed with sauce, ensuring a perfect bite and preventing overcooking.
- Manage Liquid Consistency: Simmer sauce slowly to allow reduction and thickening, creating a rich, clingy texture that coats pasta evenly without becoming watery.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Remove skillet from direct heat when adding cheese, stirring gently to create smooth, creamy melting without separating or becoming grainy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg