Description
Looking for a hearty and satisfying dinner idea that pleases both kids and adults? This Cheeseburger Pasta is your answer. It’s a one-pot, quick dinner recipe loaded with ground beef, gooey cheddar cheese, and creamy tomato-based sauce that wraps every piece of pasta in pure comfort. Perfect for weeknights, this dish brings all the flavors of your favorite cheeseburger into a pasta bowl. Whether you’re after easy meals, dinner ideas, or comforting food ideas, this dish is a keeper. It’s also great for meal prepping and busy family dinners.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
12 ounces rigatoni pasta
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Stir in the tomato paste to coat the beef, then pour in the beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
4. Add the uncooked pasta directly into the sauce. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of the broth is absorbed.
5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheddar for the creamiest sauce.
Add a splash of milk when reheating to restore texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: easy dinner, one pot pasta, cheeseburger pasta, pasta ideas, comfort food, quick meals