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Close-up of Cheeseburger Skillet Pasta featuring rotini pasta, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese.

Cheeseburger Skillet Pasta

This recipe transforms the classic cheeseburger into a satisfying, one-pan pasta dish. It uses simple ingredients to create a rich, comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry or beef broth
  • 3 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups dry rotini noodles
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add the diced onion to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic powder and paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  5. Pour in the sherry (or broth) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it bubble for 1 minute.
  6. Add the beef broth, milk, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  7. Stir in the dry rotini noodles. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is a base for creativity. If you have fresh herbs like chives or wild cress, stir them in at the end for added flavor. You can also substitute the sherry with an extra 1/4 cup of beef broth if you prefer to avoid alcohol.

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