Description
Cheeseburger Pasta is a fast, family‑friendly dinner that blends the savory taste of seasoned ground beef with a rich cheddar cheese sauce and al dente rotini. This one‑pot recipe delivers the classic cheeseburger flavor—beef, mustard, and melty cheese—without a bun, making cleanup simple. Perfect for weeknight meals, it serves four, takes only 30 minutes from start to finish, and offers comforting, cheesy goodness that everyone loves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink (about 5 minutes). Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in the beef broth and grape juice, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Return the cooked rotini to the skillet. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and add the mustard. Stir continuously over medium heat until the cheese melts and coats the pasta, creating a thick sauce. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer sauce
- add a splash of heavy cream at the end. Leftovers reheat well with a little extra broth. Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
Keywords: Cheeseburger Pasta, easy cheeseburger pasta, creamy beef pasta recipe, quick dinner pasta, rotini cheese sauce, family comfort food, 30 minute pasta dish, beef pasta bake