The Best Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet Recipe – Easy One-Pan Meal
A comforting, cheesy, one-pan meal that combines the flavors of a classic cheeseburger with hearty pasta. Quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 12 ounces macaroni noodles
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup onion, diced
- 1 lb ground sirloin
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Montreal Steak seasoning
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté onions: While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet (12″+) over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and sauté diced onion until softened.
3️⃣ Brown the beef: Add ground sirloin, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, Montreal steak seasoning, and garlic. Break apart the meat and cook until no longer pink.
4️⃣ Mix in flavors: Stir in ketchup, mustard, diced tomatoes, and 1½ cups of shredded cheese until well combined.
5️⃣ Combine with pasta: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and stir to coat evenly.
6️⃣ Melt the cheese: Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese over the top, cover with a lid, and turn heat to low. Once the cheese melts, it’s ready to serve!
Notes
✔ Want it extra creamy? Stir in ½ cup heavy cream or cream cheese before adding the noodles.
✔ Make it spicy? Add ½ tsp cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
✔ Customize toppings: Serve with pickles, crispy bacon, or chopped green onions for a burger-inspired twist!