Name: One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 pound 80/20 ground beef; 1 medium (9 ounce) yellow onion, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups); 2 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (from 6 medium cloves); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 teaspoon onion powder; 1 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 4 cups beef broth; 1 (15 ounce) canned crushed tomatoes (about 1 3/4 cups); 1/4 cup drained hamburger dill pickle chips, finely chopped, plus more chips for garnish; 3 tablespoon yellow mustard; 3 tablespoon ketchup; 8 ounce uncooked cavatappi pasta; 1 (8 ounce) pkg. pre-shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 2 cups); 2 ounce cream cheese, cut into pieces; Toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions, for garnish

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food fusion with this One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta! A symphony of savory ground beef, tangy pickles, and creamy cheese, all simmered together in a single pot for an easy weeknight meal that captures the essence of your favorite cheeseburger.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

0 mins

Gather all ingredients.

02

Step

7 mins

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion, garlic, salt, and black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is no longer pink and onions are translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add tomato paste, onion powder, paprika, and garlic powder, and cook, stirring constantly, until tomato paste coats beef mixture, about 1 minute.

03

Step

1 mins

Stir in broth, crushed tomatoes, pickles, mustard, and ketchup; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

04

Step

9 mins

Stir in pasta, making sure it is fully submerged in liquid. Cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.

05

Step

2 mins

Remove from heat and add Cheddar cheese and cream cheese, stirring constantly, until melted, about 2 minutes.

06

Step

Divide pasta among bowls and garnish with pickle chips, sesame seeds, and scallions.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider browning the ground beef with a touch of butter or olive oil.
Feel free to adjust the amount of mustard and ketchup to your liking. Some people prefer a tangier flavor, while others prefer a sweeter one.
If you don't have cavatappi pasta on hand, other short pasta shapes like elbow macaroni or rotini work well.
Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for a deeper, more complex umami flavor.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the other spices.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (5)

Emilia Walsh
Jun 18, 2025
This is now a staple in our house. It's perfect for busy weeknights when I don't have a lot of time to cook.
Stanley Hammes
Jun 16, 2025
I added a can of diced green chiles for some heat, and it was amazing!
Troy Bogan
May 11, 2025
I found the sauce a bit too thick, so I added a splash of milk at the end to thin it out.
Roderick Weimann
Apr 14, 2025
I was skeptical about the pickles at first, but they really make the dish! It's a great way to use up leftover pickles from a barbecue.
Norma Zboncak
Apr 9, 2025
My kids absolutely loved this! It's so easy and quick to make, and tastes just like a cheeseburger!

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