Description
Sloppy cheeseburger pasta delivers classic American comfort food in one skillet, merging juicy ground beef with melted cheese and hearty pasta. Bold flavors and creamy textures invite you to savor each delicious, indulgent bite of this crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup beef broth
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a large baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles until no pink remains, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic to the beef, sautéing until the onions become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes, ketchup, tomato paste, and beef broth into the meat mixture, stirring to combine and create a rich, robust sauce.
- Sprinkle in salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and Worcestershire sauce, allowing the flavors to meld together for 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook elbow macaroni in a separate pot according to package instructions until al dente, then drain thoroughly.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the beef sauce, mixing gently to ensure even coating.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Generously top the pasta with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, covering the entire surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and develops a golden, bubbly crust.
- Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set and flavors to intensify.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce excess grease and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Customize the pasta by substituting whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for those with dietary restrictions.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or spinach to boost nutritional value and create more depth of flavor.
- For a lower-carb option, replace pasta with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles to make the dish more diet-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg