Stovetop Cheeseburger Pasta

Cheeseburgers are delicious in any form, but I'm partial to this creamy pasta dish that seriously tastes just like the real thing. It's weeknight comfort in a bowl.

Stovetop Cheeseburger Pasta

Average Rating: 3.789473

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 1-1/4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 3 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Instructions

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook and crumble beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon; pour off drippings.
  • 3. In same pan, melt butter over low heat; stir in flour until smooth. Cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes (do not burn). Gradually whisk in milk, broth, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes.
  • 4. Stir in green onions, pasta and beef; heat through. Stir in half of the cheeses until melted. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; remove from heat. Let stand, covered, until melted.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 616 calories, 29g fat (17g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 727mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein.