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Cheeseburger Pasta

Cheeseburger Pasta

Cheeseburger Pasta is loaded with flavor and coated in homemade cheddar cheese sauce that perfectly complements every ingredient.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 368 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • medium saucepan

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 8 ounces cavatappi noodles

Hamburger

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1.5 tablespoons hamburger seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion, minced about 1 small onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Cheese Sauce

  • 1 cup whole milk divided
  • 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.67 cup sharp cheddar, shredded

Topping

  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced about 1 cup reserving some for garnish
  • 0.5 cup dill pickles, chopped reserving some for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Noodles

  • In a large pot of salted water, cook noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.

Cooking Hamburger

  • In a small bowl, mix together the seasoned salt, hamburger seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • To a large skillet over medium heat, add the onions and garlic. Cook for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef to the pan. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon. Add the Worcestershire sauce and sprinkle with the seasoning mixture. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until no pink remains in the meat. Remove from heat.

Preparing Cheese Sauce

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together ¼ cup of milk and flour.
  • Pour in the remaining milk, salt, and pepper, bringing it to a boil over medium heat. Stir frequently.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. The mixture will start to thicken.
  • Remove from heat, and immediately whisk in the cheese until the cheese melts.

Assembly

  • To a large bowl, add the cooked pasta, bacon crumbles, tomatoes, pickles, cheese sauce, and hamburger. Stir to combine.
  • Top with green onions, reserved pickles, and reserved tomatoes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 368kcal
Keyword Cheddar Cheese, Cheeseburger Pasta, family meal, Ground Beef, Main Dish, Pasta
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