Cheeseburger Pasta
This cheeseburger pasta combines ground beef, fusilli pasta, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, mustard, ketchup, and pickles in one hearty, flavorful skillet meal.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
- 500 grams ground beef minced beef
- 2 medium tomatoes diced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 500 milliliters warm beef stock
- 300 grams fusilli pasta or similar pasta shape
- 100 milliliters whole milk
- 125 grams mature cheddar cheese coarsely grated (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon ketchup plus additional for serving
- 50 –70 grams dill pickles finely chopped
- Sliced dill pickles and/or jalapeños for garnish
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Sauté the Aromatics:
- In a large, lidded saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for approximately 3 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Brown the Beef:
- Add the ground beef to the pan. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, breaking the meat into crumbles with a wooden spoon, until it is browned and fully cooked through.
Add Tomatoes and Sauce:
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the tomatoes begin to break down and soften, creating a flavorful base.
Incorporate Stock and Pasta:
- Pour in the warm beef stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the pasta, stir to combine, then cover with the lid. Simmer gently for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the majority of the liquid has been absorbed. If needed, add a small amount of water during cooking to prevent sticking.
Create the Sauce:
- Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the milk and add 100 grams of the grated cheddar cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese has fully melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
Season and Assemble:
- Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with freshly ground black pepper as needed. Transfer the pasta mixture into serving bowls or a large dish. Drizzle with mustard and ketchup, then garnish with the remaining cheese, chopped pickles, and optional jalapeño slices. Serve immediately with additional ketchup on the side, if desired.
Notes
To prepare this cheeseburger pasta as a gluten-free dish, simply substitute the fusilli with your preferred gluten-free pasta variety. Additionally, ensure that the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, and beef stock used are certified gluten-free, as these products can sometimes contain hidden gluten or be processed in facilities that handle wheat. Following these substitutions will allow the dish to remain rich, flavorful, and entirely gluten-free without compromising on taste or texture.