One-Pan Cheeseburger Pasta
Ground beef, pasta, and American cheese cooked in one skillet with a savory tomato-beef broth. Ready in under 25 minutes with minimal cleanup.
- Total time
- 22 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz short pasta (elbow or penne)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (canned)
- 6 slices American cheese slices
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, ~5 minutes.
- 2
Drain excess fat if needed. Add pasta, beef broth, and diced tomatoes with juice. Stir to combine.
- 3
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, ~10 minutes.
- 4
Lay cheese slices over the top. Remove from heat and cover for 1 minute until melted.
- 5
Stir the melted cheese into the pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- wooden spoon or spatula
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