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A spoonful of cheesy Cheeseburger Skillet Pasta lifted from a skillet, showing melted cheese stretching between the pasta and meat mixture.

Cheeseburger Skillet Pasta

This one-pan Cheeseburger Skillet Pasta is a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy families. It brings the flavor of a cheeseburger into an easy pasta dish that kids and adults enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry or beef broth
  • 3 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups dry rotini noodles
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Stir in the garlic powder and paprika. Cook for one minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the meat mixture and stir well for about one minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  4. Pour in the sherry (or broth), beef broth, and milk. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Add the salt, pepper, and dry rotini noodles. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts smoothly into the sauce.
  7. Serve immediately. This dish is simple to make and brings joy to the dinner table.

Notes

This recipe is a family favorite because it cooks entirely in one pan, making cleanup simple after a busy day. If you are making this for a gluten-free diet, confirm your broth and cheese ingredients are certified gluten-free.

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