Description

This Cheesy Sloppy Cheeseburger Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines classic sloppy joe flavors with hearty pasta, creating a delicious one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights. Ground beef is cooked with aromatic onions and garlic, simmered in a tangy tomato-based sauce, then tossed with tender rotini pasta and topped with melted cheddar cheese for a satisfying, cheesy finish.

Ingredients

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Meat and Vegetables

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced

Pasta

12 oz rotini or any pasta of choice

Sauce Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp mustard
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste

Cheese and Oil

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for browning beef)

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the rotini and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta well and set it aside.
Cook the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil if using. Add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Brown the beef until fully cooked and the onions are softened. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Prepare the Sauce: To the cooked beef mixture, add tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the beef sauce. Stir well to ensure the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
Add the Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the pasta mixture. Cover the skillet and let it sit for 2-3 minutes off heat to allow the cheese to melt. For a golden, bubbly cheese topping, place the skillet under the oven broiler for a few minutes until bubbly and browned on top.
Serve: Serve the cheesy sloppy cheeseburger pasta hot and enjoy this hearty, satisfying meal.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
Use any short pasta shapes such as penne or fusilli if rotini is unavailable.
To make it spicier, add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the beef sauce.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop.
For a vegetarian version, replace beef with plant-based ground meat alternatives and use vegetarian Worcestershire sauce.