Fried Onion Cheeseburger Pasta
A comforting one-pot dish combining cheeseburgers and pasta with fried onions for extra flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat)
- 1 cup fried onions
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Brown the meat in the same pot over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce and let it simmer for 5 minutes, adding pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, stirring to coat.
- Cheesy goodness: lower the heat and mix in the cheese until melted.
- Top with fried onions for crunch.
- Serve immediately or bake in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes for a golden topping.
Notes
For extra flavor, feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. You can use different types of cheese to customize the taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheeseburger pasta, comfort food, one-pot meal