Description
One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that combines all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a comforting pasta dish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Seasoning Mix:
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
For the Pasta:
- 455g (1lb) extra lean ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 tbs tomato paste
- 1/2 tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbs sweetener (e.g., sukrin gold)
- 300g (10.5oz) uncooked penne pasta
- 3 cups (720ml) chicken stock + 1 cup (240ml) additional
- 2–3 tbs chopped pickles
- 120g (4oz) cheddar cheese, grated
- Fresh chopped Italian parsley
- Spray oil
Instructions
- Prepare Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a pan over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in the seasoning mix, tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and sweetener. Add penne pasta.
- Cook Pasta: Pour in 3 cups of stock, bring to a boil, then simmer for 12-14 minutes until pasta is cooked, adding more stock if needed.
- Finish Dish: Mix in pickles and cheddar until sauce is creamy. Garnish with parsley and reserved cheddar.
Notes
- You can customize this dish with your favorite cheeseburger toppings like diced pickles, diced onions, or even a dollop of mustard.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450 calories
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 30g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 80mg
