Description
Sloppy cheeseburger pasta delight combines classic American comfort with hearty Italian-inspired flavors. Ground beef, melted cheeses, and zesty tomato sauce create a satisfying meal perfect for family dinners you can savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins and Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
- Optional: bacon bits
Pasta and Cheese:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (penne or macaroni)
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) ketchup
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mustard
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped pickles, additional cheese
Instructions
- Boil pasta in generously salted water until perfectly tender, ensuring a light al dente texture. Carefully drain and reserve to the side.
- In a robust skillet, sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent. Add ground beef and cook thoroughly, breaking meat into small crumbles until rich brown color develops. Eliminate excess grease through careful draining.
- Create a velvety cheese sauce by gently warming cream and incorporating shredded cheeses, whisking consistently until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Season with subtle salt and freshly cracked pepper.
- Merge cooked pasta with seasoned beef mixture, introducing tangy ketchup and zesty mustard. Fold in luxurious cheese sauce, ensuring every morsel becomes thoroughly coated.
- Transfer entire mixture into a well-greased baking dish, sprinkling additional cheese across the surface for enhanced richness. Roast in preheated oven at 375°F for approximately 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and cheese to become golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Select pasta with ridges or curves to help sauce cling better, enhancing overall flavor and texture.
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess grease, ensuring a cleaner, more appetizing dish.
- Consider using low-fat cheese or Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative to heavy cream for lighter version.
- Experiment with gluten-free pasta or alternative grains like quinoa for dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg