Simple and filling Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet dish is sure to become a favorite family meal!
I think one of the best perks being a food blogger is that you are surrounded by creative recipe developers! Mary Ellen from Recipes, Food and Cooking shared a Crock Pot Cheeseburger Casserole last month that I was anxious to try. It’s a simple recipe (aren’t those the best?!), and the cheeseburger title peaked my curiosity, plus I had all the ingredients ready to use!
What I lacked was time! I didn’t plan well in advance to get this assembled and in the slow cooker before heading to work for the day, so instead of postponing my meal plan, I adapted the recipe to be a quick skillet meal!
Like Mary Ellen, I was a little skeptical about adding pickles to the dish, so I served them on the side along with more cheese. I tested the two options on my husband to see which he would like better. He loved the meal just out of the skillet, but when he added the pickles his reaction was, “oh, yeah! Definitely add the pickles!”
The only thing I did different was to add a bit more water so that the noodles would soak up some of the liquid and cook quickly, and add an extra teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
As you prepare for the holidays and are scrambling for meals, cook this Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet meal instead of grabbing take-out! Your bellies with be doing the happy food dance for sure!
Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet
Easy 30 minute skillet dish the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- 2 cups pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup diced dill pickle
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-heat cook the beef and onion together. When completely cooked drain and discard any grease.
Add crushed tomatoes, water, Italian seasonings, and Dijon mustard to cooked beef. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta, cover skillet and reduce to simmer. Add salt and pepper to your taste preference. Cook for 25 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Remove lid and stir in cheese. Serve right away or cover again until all the cheese is melted. Serve with additional cheese and pickles.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 718Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 1301mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 6gSugar: 11gProtein: 52g
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Jessi
Hello. Could you help me convert the Oz of the chopped tomatoes to grams please. It is saying 36grams which is less than 10% of the tin… doesn’t seem right as your pic looks so red. First time on your site and I’m so excited for this
Sandra Shaffer
Hi Jessi! I always rely on converters when I need to change from ounce to grams or vise versa. Check out this calculator. Hope it helps!
A.G.
Delicious & so easy my 12 year old daughter made it!
Sandra Shaffer
That’s what I love to hear! Thank you!
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Hi Sandra! I found you via a comment you left on my blog and this caught my eye! I’ve been wanting to try a Cheeseburger pasta ever since I saw one on Pinterest (then it disappeared from my feed and I forgot about it until now). YUM!! Pasta + cheese + cheeseburger? Winning combo for me!!
Heidy @The McCallum's Shamrock Patch
Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet Meal sounds so easy to make and looks delicious!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Heidy! This meal didn’t stand a chance. Gone in a flash 🙂
Jillian
I love this idea of turning all the ingredients of a cheeseburger into a pasta dish, very clever!
Sandra Shaffer
All the ingredients worked perfectly together and I love the simplicity!
Jen
I love quick skillet meals and this looks delicious and comforting! And I can’t wait to try the pickles!
Sandra Shaffer
So yummy! Let me know what you think!
shelby
Oh, I would not hesitate at all to add the pickles! I make a dill pickle meatloaf that I adore. I was skeptical when hubby told me he wanted meatloaf made like that (he had it before) but I made it for him (oh the sacrifices we make for those we love) and I have never made it again without the pickles! Your casserole looks delicious!
Sandra Shaffer
Oh, I love the idea of a dill pickle meatloaf! I’m going to have to try that. Pickles are under used in recipes!
Joanne/WineLady Cooks
A Cheeseburger Pasta casserole made all in one skillet is definitely a must make meal. The kids will enjoy it and I’m a fan of cooking all in one pan.
Sandra Shaffer
This is a win-win meal for sure! Thanks, Joanne!
Lisa
Do you cook the past prior or put it in uncooked?
Sandra Shaffer
Hi Lisa! I added the pasta uncooked. Hope you give this recipe a try!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama
I love this idea for a quick weeknight dinner! 🙂 And I would totally add the pickles to this. Yum!
Sandra Shaffer
Extra pickles, please! I wanted to have a piece in each bite 🙂
Bowl Me Over
Not much better than a good cheeseburger, other than making it all in a skillet! 🙂 One pot meal? Yum!!
Sandra Shaffer
Skillet meals are the best and when you add gooey cheese…even better 🙂
Lubna Naz
Looking so yummy. I would love to have a bite of this. Excellent Presentation. Thanks
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks! Dig in 😉
Katerina
This is a perfect family meal Sandra! I know my son would love it!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Katerina! Pasta dishes are always a hit with my family!
Sharon
Okay, I think adding those Italian spices probably helps too. I soooo love adding those spices to stuff I cram down the families throats 🙂
Sandra Shaffer
Lol – a little loving Italian spice never hurt anyone 😉
Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry!
I also love trying great recipes from other bloggers! I love that now I have the option to make this in the slow cooker or in a skillet. Thanks for sharing!
Sandra Shaffer
This recipe came together nicely in the skillet, but I still plan on trying it in the crockpot too!
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
I love love LOVE skillet meals and make quite a few. This one looks wonderful!!
Sandra Shaffer
Skillet meals are the best, especially during the week when schedules seem to be the busiest!
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
That sounds SO good! I need to make this 🙂
Sandra Shaffer
Quick and tasty! I hope you enjoy this dish!
Kungphoo
This looks delicious! I love stuff like this so this meal is right up my alley! I’ll have to share this with my mom 🙂
Sandra Shaffer
Excellent! I hope mom approves 🙂
Tea
I really love your recipes…and this one looks soooooo gooooood!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks so nice of you! Thanks! 🙂
The Food Hunter
I love all your serving plates!
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you!
Sandi Gaertner (@sandigtweets)
This looks delicious. So easy to sub gluten free pasta and make this for my family. Pinned and stumbled too.
Sandra Shaffer
Definitely easy to make gluten free by using pasta without flour! Thank you for pinning and stumbling!!
christine
This looks like a great dinner for a family; I bet kids would love the play on cheeseburger.
Sandra Shaffer
We ate this up in record time. The kids would have fun adding the pickles!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist
My kind of weeknight meal. Delicious tomatoes, pasta, and some meat. The pickles, mustard, and cheese is a bonus.
Sandra Shaffer
Under 30 minute meals are my favorite mid-week meals and this one is extra tasty!
Mary Ellen
It looks real yummy Sandra, the mustard was a good idea too!
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you for the inspiration!! I’ll be making this again and again!
Bam's Kitchen
This looks like a skillet of pure comfort food. I will take your advice and add the pickles. What a fun idea! Take care, BAM
Sandra Shaffer
The extra salt from the pickles really make this dish tasty! It surprised me!