Description
A comforting and easy Cheesy Sloppy Cheeseburger Pasta recipe that combines seasoned ground beef, tangy tomato sauce, and melted cheddar cheese tossed with rotini pasta. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Veggies
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Pasta
- 12 oz rotini or any pasta of choice
Sauces and Seasonings
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cheese
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Other
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for browning beef)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil if using. Add the ground beef along with the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is fully browned and the onions have softened, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Prepare the Sauce: To the cooked beef mixture, add tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well to combine, then reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the beef sauce. Stir thoroughly so that all the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the pasta mixture. Cover the skillet and let it sit for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts. For a golden, bubbly cheese topping, optionally place the skillet under a broiler for a few minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Serve the cheesy sloppy cheeseburger pasta hot and enjoy this hearty, flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can use any pasta shape you prefer, though rotini works best for holding the sauce.
- If you want to reduce fat, you can skip the olive oil since the ground beef usually has enough fat for browning.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- Using sharp cheddar cheese enhances the cheesy flavor, but mild cheddar works too.
