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Cheeseburger Skillet Pasta

Jowel recipes
A quick and flavorful one-pan meal that combines the taste of a juicy cheeseburger with comforting pasta. Loved by kids and perfect for busy weeknight
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • "1 lb ground beef 85% lean",
  • "1 diced onion"
  • "2-3 minced garlic cloves"
  • "1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce"
  • "1 tbsp mustard yellow or Dijon",
  • "1 tsp salt"
  • "1/2 tsp black pepper"
  • "Pinch of smoked paprika"
  • "3 cups beef broth"
  • "1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes",
  • "8 oz short pasta rotini, macaroni, or shells",
  • "1 diced bell pepper"
  • "2 cups chopped spinach"
  • "1½ cups shredded cheddar/American cheese"
  • "Optional toppings: pickles tomatoes, special sauce"

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the ground beef and cook it until it starts to brown, breaking it up into small pieces with a spatula.
  • Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and continue cooking until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
  • Season the mixture with Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir well to combine.
  • Pour in the beef broth and canned diced tomatoes (including their juice). Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Add the uncooked pasta, stir to combine, then reduce the heat slightly and cover the skillet. Let it simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
  • Add the diced bell pepper and fresh spinach. Cook for a few more minutes until the vegetables are tender and the spinach is wilted.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and American cheese into the skillet. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the dish becomes creamy and cheesy.
  • Garnish with chopped pickles if desired, and serve hot.
Keyword Cheeseburger Skillet Pasta, Kid-Friendly Dinner, One-Pot Meals