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One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

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By: Lalaine ManaloPosted: 10/27/2020Updated: 12/12/2022
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One-pot Cheeseburger Pasta is meaty, saucy, cheesy, and sure to be a family favorite. It’s quick and easy to make, and everything gets cooked in one pot!

cheeseburger pasta in a pot
One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta
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  • 1 Cooking tips
  • 2 Serving suggestions
  • 3 Storage and reheating instructions
  • 4 One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

I am totally obsessing over this one-pot cheeseburger pasta, and there are so many reasons why you would/should, too.

First off, this cheeseburger-inspired pasta is the ultimate comfort food. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser: meaty, saucy, cheesy, and incredibly delicious. Everyone, including your toughest critics, A.K.A., the kiddos!

ground beef, rotini, crushed tomatoes, shreeded cheese, milk, ketchup, chopped onions, garlic

Who doesn’t love homemade hamburger helper, right?

Unlike its boxed counterpart, which has a long list of additives, this pasta skillet comes together with natural food ingredients. It’s chock-full of ground beef, diced tomatoes, pasta, cheese, and milk you’ll feel good serving the whole family.

browned ground beef, chopped onions, minced garlic, and bell peppers in a pot

Besides being everyone’s favorite, it’s quick and easy to make and cooks in one pan! Dinner is ready in under 30 minutes and with minimal cleanup.

It’s also budget-friendly and makes for generous servings. G and I happily polished off hefty portions for lunch and dinner today, and we still have plenty of leftovers in the fridge to enjoy in the next few days.

pasta, tomatoes, beef, shredded cheese in a pot

Cooking tips

  • The recipe calls for rotini but elbow macaroni, penne, shells, or any short pasta will work. Different pasta brands may require more or less liquid to cook and you might need to make adjustments.
  • If the pasta is about done and the sauce is still too liquidy, remove the lid and continue to cook uncovered to allow evaporation. Another way to help thicken the sauce is to add more cheese!
  • If the pasta looks dry, add water, broth, or tomato juice in 1/2 cup increments until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Pre-grated cheese has additives that keep it from melting well. For a smoother and creamier consistency, shred your own cheese!
  • The pasta will continue to thicken as it sits so you might want to take it off the heat a little looser than you like.
  • Love bacon cheeseburgers? Enjoy the same flavors in pasta form by tossing in crisp bacon crumbles when ready to serve!
One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta in a wooden serving bowl

Serving suggestions

  • Serve this one-pot cheeseburger pasta for lunch or dinner with warm rolls and your favorite tossed salad or roasted vegetables.

Storage and reheating instructions

  • Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in the microwave at 2 to 3-minute intervals or in a 350 F oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.

For more delicious recipes, check out this creamy One-Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Pasta and this cheesy One-Pot B.B.Q. Chicken Pasta. Enjoy!

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @OnionRingsAndThings on Facebook and Instagram!

cheeseburger pasta in a pot
4.20 from 5 votes

One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet is easy to make, ready in minutes, and cooks in one pan! Meaty, cheesy, and incredibly delicious, it's the perfect weeknight dinner!
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins
Author: Lalaine Manalo
Course: Pasta
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8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked rotini pasta
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
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Instructions

  • In a thick bottomed pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add ground beef and cook, breaking with the back of the spoon, until color changes and begins to render fat.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
  • Add onions, garlic, and bell peppers and cook softened. Drain excess fat, if needed.
  • Add pasta, diced tomatoes, broth, milk, and ketchup. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. 
  • Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 to 15 minutes or until pasta is al dente and sauce is mostly reduced.
  • Add cheese, stirring to combine, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until melted.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

  • The recipe calls for rotini but elbow macaroni, penne, shells, or any short pasta will work. Different pasta brands may require more or less liquid to cook and you might need to make adjustments.
  • If the pasta is about done and the sauce is still too liquidy, remove the lid and continue to cook uncovered to allow evaporation. Another way to help thicken the sauce is to add more cheese!
  • If the pasta looks dry, add water, broth, or tomato juice in 1/2 cup increments until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Pre-grated cheese has additives that keep it from melting well. For a smoother and creamier consistency, shred your own cheese!
  • The pasta will continue to thicken as it sits so you might want to take it off the heat a little looser than you like.
  • Love bacon cheeseburgers? Enjoy the same flavors in pasta form by tossing in crisp bacon crumbles when ready to serve!

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 425g, Calories: 525kcal, Carbohydrates: 42.7g, Protein: 43.8g, Fat: 19.6g, Saturated Fat: 9.3g, Cholesterol: 152mg, Sodium: 555mg, Potassium: 868mg, Fiber: 1.6g, Sugar: 8.5g, Vitamin A: 1700IU, Vitamin C: 61.1mg, Calcium: 300mg, Iron: 18.7mg

“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”

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  1. Lauren says

    Posted on 11/3/21 at 5:48 am

    5 stars
    This was so much fun! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 11/3/21 at 5:51 am

      Glad you liked it, Lauren!

      Reply
  2. Richard Tunner says

    Posted on 2/18/21 at 7:58 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! Even my picky partner and son loved it and that says a lot! Even asked for it again next week

    Reply
  3. Susan Dubose says

    Posted on 1/29/21 at 2:10 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious! I added diced pickles and it tasted just like a cheeseburger. Will definitely make this again.

    Reply
  4. Jenna says

    Posted on 10/5/18 at 5:27 pm

    1 star
    Not a fan. The ketchup ruins it.

    I should have checked the ratings. If I had know the 5 star came from a “looks yummy. Can’t wait to try” comment, I’d have passed.

    Reply
  5. Settle in El Paso says

    Posted on 8/7/18 at 8:51 am

    5 stars
    Looking yummy! Seems like a must try.

    Reply
  6. Eliza says

    Posted on 11/16/16 at 2:00 pm

    Making this for dinner tonight it looks great. Just curious though it mentions a red bell pepper in the ingredients but doesn’t say when to use it in the directions. I’ll throw it in with the onion but just curious.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 11/18/16 at 9:26 pm

      I am sorry about that, I corrected the recipe. 🙂

      Reply

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