Description
Sloppy Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole combines the comforting flavors of a cheeseburger with hearty pasta in a delightful dish. This easy-to-make casserole features tender elbow macaroni, savory ground beef, melty cheddar cheese, and zesty tomato sauce. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this cheesy creation will have everyone coming back for seconds. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, it’s a meal that evokes nostalgia and warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Reserved pasta water as needed
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Drain excess fat and stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the meat mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Mix in half of the shredded cheese until melted. Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg