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Creamy One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe with Pickles

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A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish combining ground beef, creamy cheese sauce, and tangy pickles for a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 8 ounces dry medium shell or elbow pasta
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup whole milk (or 2%)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill or bread-and-butter pickles
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large deep skillet or wide pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  5. Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, coating the beef and onions, about 1 minute.
  6. Pour in beef broth and milk, stirring to combine and scraping the bottom of the pot to lift browned bits.
  7. Add dry pasta and season with salt and pepper cautiously.
  8. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover with a lid.
  9. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
  11. Fold in chopped pickles gently to keep their crunch and tang.
  12. Taste and adjust seasoning; add a splash of milk if sauce is too thick.

Notes

Watch liquid ratios carefully to avoid dry or runny pasta. Add broth gradually if pasta looks thirsty. Remove pot from heat before adding cheese to prevent seizing. Chop pickles into small chunks for crunch. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta. Variations include vegetarian, low-carb, spicy, and cheese swaps.

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Keywords: one-pot pasta, cheeseburger pasta, creamy pasta, quick dinner, pickles, comfort food, easy weeknight meal

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