Description
Sloppy cheeseburger pasta delivers comfort food magic straight from classic American kitchens. Hearty ground beef mingles with melted cheese and pasta, creating a crowd-pleasing meal that satisfies deep hunger and craves for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Pasta and Cheese:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) elbow macaroni or pasta of choice
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Garnish:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a generously salted pot of water until perfectly tender, ensuring a slight bite. Drain thoroughly and reserve to the side.
- Heat a substantial skillet and introduce ground beef, breaking it into fine crumbles. Cook until the meat achieves a rich, golden-brown exterior and releases its excess fat.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic into the browned beef, sautéing until the aromatics become fragrant and translucent.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, beef broth, tangy ketchup, sharp mustard, and robust Worcestershire sauce. Allow the mixture to simmer gently, melding the complex flavors and reducing slightly.
- Fold the cooked pasta into the savory meat sauce, ensuring each strand is generously coated with the rich, zesty mixture.
- Shower the skillet with shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely, creating a luxurious, creamy texture throughout the dish.
- Taste critically and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Optional: Scatter chopped parsley across the top for a vibrant finish. Transfer to serving dishes while piping hot.
Notes
- Achieve perfect pasta texture by cooking just until al dente to prevent mushiness when mixed with sauce.
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to reduce excess grease and prevent a greasy final dish.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or smoked gouda for unique flavor profiles.
- Create a lighter version by using lean ground turkey or plant-based meat alternative for health-conscious eaters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg