One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

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This one-pot cheeseburger pasta is the perfect marriage between two delicious dishes rolled into one. Yellow mustard is the key ingredient adding the nostalgic cheeseburger flavor and the briny tang of the pickles take the dish to the next level!

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Amanda Stanfield
Amanda Stanfield
Amanda Stanfield
Amanda Stanfield is the Food Studio Coordinator and Recipe Tester/ Developer at the Dotdash Meredith. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization for 3 years. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. Her work has been featured on Eatingwell.com, Southern Living, People.com, Food & Wine, and Allrecipes.com. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthily. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie. She's a member of MAPP a non-profit supporting women-led food organizations. You can follow her adventures @amandaeight. Her go-to kitchen must have? A sharp chef's knife.
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Published on September 7, 2024
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Julia Levy is an experienced cook with a demonstrated history of working in the publishing industry. She is skilled in catering, food & beverage, event planning, and menu development. She tests and develops recipes in the DotDash Meredith Test Kitchen for Southern Living.
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One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta garnished with pickles, sesame seed and green onions in a bowl
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 pound 80/20 ground beef

  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 2 teaspoons onion powder

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 4 cups beef broth

  • 1 15-ounce) canned crushed tomatoes

  • 1/4 cup drained hamburger dill pickle chips, finely chopped, plus more chips for garnish

  • 3 tablespoons yellow mustard

  • 3 tablespoons ketchup

  • 8 ounces uncooked cavatappi pasta

  • 1 (8-ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces

  • toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta ingredients in bowls on a counter

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  2. 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.

    Beef and seasoning cooking in a pot on a burner with a wooden spoon

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

    Beef, stock and tomato mixture in a pot with a wooden spoon, on a burner

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  4. 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.

    Pasta added to beef, stock and tomato mixture in a pot with a wooden spoon, on a burner

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

    One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta in a pot with a wooden spoon, on a burner

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

    One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta garnished with pickles, sesame seed and green onions in bowls and in a pot with a wooden spoon

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

687 Calories
43g Fat
29g Carbs
46g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 687
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g 56%
Saturated Fat 22g 109%
Cholesterol 152mg 51%
Sodium 1736mg 75%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 46g 92%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 635mg 49%
Iron 5mg 25%
Potassium 848mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.