Cheeseburger Pasta
Enjoy a comforting bowl of Cheeseburger Pasta, packed with flavors of your favorite cheeseburger in a delicious pasta dish!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 finely chopped carrots
- 1 finely chopped celery stalk
- 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
- 500 grams ground beef (1 lb 2 oz)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth (1 liter)
- 400 grams crushed tomatoes (14 oz)
- 350 grams dried macaroni (12½ oz; can substitute with penne or rigatoni)
- ½ cup whole milk (125 ml)
- 2 cups grated cheddar or colby cheese (250 grams)
- ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese (75 grams)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large, heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and salt. Sauté for about 3 minutes until they become tender.
- Next, add the ground beef and cook for another 3 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks, until it is browned.
- Incorporate the black pepper, onion powder, oregano, and sugar. Stir in the tomato paste and allow it to cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the macaroni, cover the pan, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the milk and cheese, mixing until the cheese is fully melted. Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
- Top with the mozzarella, cover again, and let it sit for 30 seconds until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with parsley and serve!