Description
This One-pot cheeseburger pasta combines the hearty flavors of a classic cheeseburger into a creamy, comforting pasta dish. Cooking the onions, minced beef, tomatoes, and seasonings in one pan before simmering the pasta in beef stock creates a rich, savory base. The addition of mature cheddar cheese, pickles, and a drizzle of mustard and ketchup on top completes this quick and satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 500g minced beef
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 500ml warm beef stock
- 300g fusilli or other pasta shape
- 100ml milk
- 125g mature cheddar, coarsely grated, plus extra to serve
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp ketchup, plus extra to serve
- 50–70g pickles, chopped
- Sliced dill pickles and/or jalapeños, to serve
Instructions
- Heat and Sauté Onions: Heat the olive oil in a large lidded saucepan over medium heat. Fry the chopped onion for about 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Cook Minced Beef: Add the minced beef to the pan with the onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is lightly browned all over.
- Add Tomatoes and Sauce: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 2 minutes until the tomatoes become pulpy and start to soften, blending the flavors together.
- Add Stock and Boil: Pour in the warm beef stock and bring the mixture to a boil, ensuring the flavors meld and the liquid heats through.
- Cook Pasta in Sauce: Stir in the fusilli pasta, cover the pan with the lid, and cook for 10-12 minutes over medium heat. Cook until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Add a splash of water if necessary to prevent sticking.
- Incorporate Milk and Cheese: Pour in the milk and stir in 100g of the mature cheddar cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese melts into a creamy sauce, coating the pasta and beef evenly.
- Season and Serve: Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning if needed. Transfer the pasta to serving bowls or a dish. Drizzle mustard and ketchup on top, then scatter with the remaining cheese and chopped pickles. Garnish with sliced dill pickles and jalapeños, and finish with a good grind of black pepper. Serve with extra ketchup on the side.
Notes
- Use warm stock to help the pasta cook evenly and absorb flavors better.
- If the pasta looks dry during cooking, add a little water or more stock as needed.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of jalapeños or add a dash of hot sauce.
- Swap out fusilli for any short pasta shape like penne or macaroni if preferred.
- Leftovers reheat well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cheeseburger pasta, one pot pasta, easy dinner, quick pasta recipe, comfort food, ground beef recipe
