I saw this recipe on Mix and Match Mama’s Instagram the other day and knew my family would love it. I made it tonight and, spoiler, I was correct. It’s quick and easy and full of flavor. Bonus: we are excited for leftovers tomorrow! Linked here and shared below photos: https://mixandmatchmama.com/2023/08/cheeseburger-pasta/
Cheeseburger Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of ground beef
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
- 1 red onion, chopped (reserve some for garnish)
- salt and pepper
- 1 (1 oz) packet of dry Ranch seasoning (do not prepare, keep it dry)
- 1 (14 oz) can of diced tomatoes, do not drain
- 1 (6 oz) can of tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon spicy mustard
- 1 pound of cooked and ready to eat pasta (we use gluten-free)
- shredded cheddar cheese to garnish, optional
- chopped dill pickles to garnish, optional
- Brown your ground beef over medium-high heat in a drizzle of EVOO until browned and crumbly. Add in your chopped red onion and a pinch of both salt and pepper. Stir in your Ranch seasoning and allow the onions to get a little tender (about five minutes).
- Next, stir in your diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 10 minutes before ladling into bowls and serving with your garnishes.
I chopped up about half a dozen dill pickles and mixed them with the sauce and noodles before serving. Once in bowls, I topped with the cheddar and a bit of shredded lettuce. I served with cut fruit and carrots since we were all eating at different times: tennis, pool and golf prevented us from sitting down together. That’s okay! These days are fleeting.
Enjoy!
