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Joe Rooney

Cheeseburger Pasta: Easy and Irresistible Dinner

Quick and easy Cheeseburger Pasta is the ultimate stress-free, comforting weeknight dinner perfect for families. This one-pan dish combines the flavors of a classic cheeseburger with hearty pasta, making it a standout among Fast Dinner Recipes and Easy Sausage Pizza Casserole alternatives. Ideal for those seeking Affordable Hot Dog Meal Ideas, Cheap Dinners, and Family Dinner Recipes that are both satisfying and budget-friendly.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
  • 2 carrots, finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) minced (ground) beef
  • ½ tsp cracked black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ¼ cup (60 g) tomato paste
  • 4 cups (1 litre) beef stock
  • 400 g (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 350 g (12½ oz) dried macaroni pasta
  • ½ cup (125 ml) full-cream milk
  • 2 cups (250 g) freshly grated colby or cheddar
  • ½ cup (75 g) freshly grated mozzarella
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, to serve

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery and salt and cook for 3 minutes or until tender.
  3. Add the beef mince and cook for a further 3 minutes, breaking up the beef as you go, until browned.
  4. Stir through the pepper, onion powder, oregano and sugar.
  5. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add the beef stock and crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
  7. Add the pasta, cover with the lid, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Add the milk and cheese and stir until cheese has melted.
  9. Season to taste.
  10. Add mozzarella on top, replace the lid, and leave to sit for 30 seconds until melted.
  11. Sprinkle with parsley and serve!

Notes

  • If the pasta is sticking, add a little more beef stock or water.
  • Adjust seasoning and liquid as needed after adding milk and cheese.
  • Pasta can be substituted with penne or rigatoni for variety.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat thoroughly before serving.