Description
This creamy, cheesy Stovetop Cheeseburger Pasta brings all the flavors of a classic burger into one comforting, one-pot dish. Packed with ground beef, melty cheese, pasta, and a tangy burger-style sauce, it’s a quick and satisfying weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Set a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up with a spoon. Drain if necessary.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking for 3 minutes until softened.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a separate pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- To the beef mixture, stir in diced tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, milk, salt, and pepper. Heat through.
- Add cooked pasta and stir to coat evenly.
- Remove from heat, then stir in shredded cheddar and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like pickles or chopped scallions.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt and flavor.
- Stir in cheese off the heat to keep it smooth and creamy.
- Add a splash of pickle juice for a fun burger twist.
- For extra richness, fold in a spoonful of cream cheese.