Cheeseburger Macaroni
This one pot meal is cheesy, flavorful and perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 957kcal
Equipment
- Large skillet or pot with a lid
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 Small Onion minced
- 2-3 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 2 cups Broth
- 3-4 cups Macaroni Noodles uncooked
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or more to taste
- Parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced onion, cook for 4 minutes. Once the onions are softened, add the garlic and sauté for one minute.
- Stir in tomato paste, broth, and uncooked pasta into the skillet with the heat increased to medium-high, and bring to a boil.
- Once it’s reached a boil, cover the skillet. Reduce heat to medium until pasta is fully cooked, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the cream cheese until it melts and pour in the milk. Once the sauce is incorporated, add the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Finally, stir the shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture until melted and then serve.
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Notes
- Make sure you cook the pasta that you are using according to the timing on the package directions.
- I've found that cheese that I shred myself melts so much better in recipes like this one.
- If you like your pasta dish extra cheesy feel free to add more cheese than the recipe calls for.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 957kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 986mg | Potassium: 786mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1499IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 390mg | Iron: 4mg