Sloppy Cheeseburger Pasta
This Sloppy Cheeseburger Pasta is a comforting one pot meal combining ground beef, savory tomato sauce, and gooey cheese sauce over tender pasta—perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or kid-friendly American cuisine favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz elbow macaroni (or shells)
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes no salt added
- 1/4 cup ketchup Heinz or Hunts recommended
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese sharp or mild
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in the same pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, cook until translucent, then stir in minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add ground beef and break it up with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, then drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer 4-5 minutes until thickened.
- Lower heat, pour in evaporated milk, and warm through. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Return drained pasta to the pot. Fold gently to coat noodles, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months. For extra heat, stir in red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal
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