Description
This one-pot cheeseburger pasta combines all the comforting flavors of a classic cheeseburger into a creamy, cheesy pasta dish that’s quick and easy to make. Ground beef, tomatoes, and fusilli pasta are cooked together with savory Worcestershire sauce and a rich cheddar cheese sauce, topped with tangy pickles and spicy jalapeños for the perfect homemade comfort meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 500g minced beef
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 500ml warm beef stock
- 300g fusilli or other pasta shape
- 100ml milk
- 125g mature cheddar, coarsely grated, plus extra to serve
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp ketchup, plus extra to serve
- 50–70g pickles, chopped
- Sliced dill pickles and/or jalapeños, to serve
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Cook Onion: Heat the olive oil in a large lidded saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and fry for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Brown the Minced Beef: Add the minced beef to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes until the meat is lightly browned and cooked through.
- Add Tomatoes and Worcestershire Sauce: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce, cooking for 2 minutes until the tomatoes break down and become pulpy.
- Add Beef Stock and Boil: Pour in the warm beef stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cook the Pasta: Stir the fusilli pasta into the boiling mixture, then cover the pan. Let it cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the pasta is tender and the liquid has mostly been absorbed, stirring occasionally and adding a splash of water if the sauce looks too dry before the pasta is cooked.
- Add Milk and Cheese: Pour in the milk and stir in 100g of the grated mature cheddar cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese fully melts and forms a creamy sauce.
- Season and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer the pasta to serving dishes or bowls. Drizzle mustard and ketchup over the top, then scatter with the remaining cheese, chopped pickles, and jalapeños. Finish with a good grind of black pepper. Serve with extra ketchup on the side.
Notes
- Use warm beef stock to speed up cooking time and help the pasta cook evenly.
- If you don’t have mature cheddar, you can substitute it with a flavorful cheese like Monterey Jack or Gouda.
- Add a splash of water during cooking if the sauce thickens too quickly before the pasta is fully cooked.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños and pickles to suit your taste preference for spice and tang.
- This recipe is best enjoyed immediately but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: one pot pasta, cheeseburger pasta, quick dinner, comfort food, beef pasta, easy weeknight meal
