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Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole Easy Family Comfort Food Dinner

Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole: A Delightful Recipe Adventure!

This Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole is a comforting, family-friendly dish that blends the best of two worlds — juicy cheeseburgers and hearty pasta! It’s packed with seasoned ground beef, tender macaroni, melted cheese, and savory tomato flavor for a satisfying weeknight meal everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Elbow macaroni
  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 small Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 15 oz Diced tomatoes canned
  • 1 cup Beef broth
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. 1. Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2. Cook the pasta: Boil elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. 3. Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
  4. 4. Build the sauce: Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  5. 5. Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet, stirring until well coated.
  6. 6. Bake the casserole: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
  7. 7. Finish and serve: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra cheeseburger flavor, top with diced pickles, crispy bacon bits, or a drizzle of ketchup before serving. Leftovers reheat beautifully the next day!