# One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

Creamy one-pot cheeseburger pasta combines ground beef, cheddar, ketchup, and tender pasta in a savory broth for an easy 35-minute stovetop dinner.

Source URL: https://quickdinner.org/recipes/6ab6ba4ef681ddde1ec0d27c
Category: Pasta & Noodles / Mac & Cheese
Cooking method: Stovetop
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

## Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 10 oz short pasta
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper

## Cooking instructions
1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and it reaches 160°F (71°C), about 6 to 8 minutes. (about 8 min) (Medium-high heat; beef to 160°F (71°C))
2. Add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the onion softens and the garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes. (about 3 min) (Medium heat)
3. Stir in the pasta, beef broth, milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring often, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. (about 12 min) (Gentle boil, then simmer)
4. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the cheddar and ketchup until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy, about 2 minutes. (about 2 min) (Off heat)
5. Let the pasta rest for 2 minutes before serving. (about 2 min) (Room temperature)

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