Description
A quick and easy one-pot casserole combining all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger with pasta, ground beef, tomato sauce, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a hearty, comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 onion, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups chicken broth
¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 pound rotini pasta
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 Roma tomato, diced
2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion. Cook until browned and crumbled, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, ketchup, mustard, pasta, and 2 cups water.
- Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until pasta is cooked, about 13-16 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover, and let stand 2 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve garnished with diced tomato and sliced green onions.
Notes
Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Add diced bell peppers or mushrooms with onions for extra veggies.
Use gluten-free pasta for gluten-free version.
Top with pickles or extra ketchup for classic cheeseburger flavor.
Stir frequently during cooking to prevent pasta sticking.
Simmer uncovered or add cornstarch slurry to thicken sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Casserole, Main Dish
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450-500 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 7-9 g
- Sodium: Approx. 900-1100 mg
- Fat: Approx. 20-25 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8-10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8-12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40-45 g
- Fiber: Approx. 3-4 g
- Protein: Approx. 25-28 g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 70-90 mg
