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.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

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