Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Sloppy Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole—a delightful fusion of cheeseburger flavors and hearty pasta. This easy-to-make dish combines lean ground beef, tangy cheddar cheese, and rich tomato sauce, all baked to perfection for a warm, satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With vibrant colors and mouthwatering aromas, this casserole is sure to become a favorite at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pickles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onions until cooked through (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and mix into the meat mixture with half of the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer to the baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg