Description
Sloppy Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that combines creamy pasta, savory ground beef, and gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole delivers an explosion of flavors your loved ones will crave. Enjoy the nostalgia of family meals as you serve this irresistible dish at your next game night or cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- Pickles (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; brown while breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika. Let simmer for about five minutes.
- Gently fold the cooked pasta into the beef mixture and layer half in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese on top.
- Add remaining pasta mixture and top with the rest of the cheese. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg