Description

This Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet is a hearty and comforting one-pan meal combining tender macaroni noodles with juicy ground sirloin in a savory tomato and cheese sauce. Enhanced with classic cheeseburger flavors like mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and Montreal Steak seasoning, this dish blends the best of two favorites into a quick and satisfying dinner perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale

Pasta

12 ounces macaroni noodles

Meat and Seasoning

1 pound ground sirloin
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup onion, diced
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Montreal Steak seasoning
1 teaspoon minced garlic

Sauce

1/3 cup ketchup
2 Tablespoons mustard
28 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)

Cheese

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the noodles thoroughly and set aside.
Sauté onions: While the noodles cook, heat a large skillet (at least 12 inches) over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and diced onion to the skillet. Sauté the onions until they are soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
Brown the ground sirloin: Add the ground sirloin to the skillet along with Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, Montreal Steak seasoning, and minced garlic. Break the meat apart with a spatula and cook until it is browned and no longer pink, ensuring it is cooked through evenly.
Add sauce ingredients: Stir in the ketchup, mustard, diced tomatoes, and 1.5 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a rich sauce.
Combine pasta and sauce: Pour the cooked and drained macaroni noodles into the skillet. Stir well to mix the pasta evenly with the meat sauce.
Melt the cheese topping: Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the skillet mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook until the cheese is fully melted, about 3-5 minutes. Once melted, remove from heat and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider garnishing with chopped fresh parsley or green onions before serving.
If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when cooking the meat.
Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta if needed to accommodate dietary preferences.
This dish reheats well and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To make it lower in fat, choose lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cheeseburger pasta, skillet dinner, quick weeknight meal, ground beef pasta, easy cheesy meal, one pan pasta recipe