Family-Favorite Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe

Family-Favorite Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe Family-Favorite Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 4

I created this recipe to satisfy a cheeseburger craving. What a delicious, healthy classic! —Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma

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Family-Favorite Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
  • 3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • Chopped green onions, optional

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Drain pasta; add to meat mixture.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, relish, mustard, ketchup, steak seasoning and seasoned salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted. Garnish with green onions if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/2 cups equals 391 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 57 mg cholesterol, 759 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 28 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Family-Favorite Cheeseburger Pasta in Healthy Cooking August/September 2009, p65

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Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2012 by llongaker

We didn't think that this dish was actually going to be any good. It turned out okay and my brother loved it. It tastes very much like a cheeseburger and a little to much like one for my taste. Still, will still make this again.

Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2012 by equestsarah81

I have made this recipe several times and my family loves it!!! It's noting fancy but it's easy and flavorful (the relish, I feel, really makes this dish)!!! I too add a little bit more relish when I make this...

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2012 by dawnrosanne

PS: I didn't have steak seasoning on hand, so I just used regular steak sauce.

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2012 by dawnrosanne

Great! I changed a couple of things to give it more flavor. Instead of just diced tomatoes, I used diced tomatoes with green chilies. I also added a little more salt and a couple more tablespoons ketchup!

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2011 by selv2130

My substitutes (because it's what I had on hand): elbow macaroni and 1 T Worcesterchire Sauce instead of steak sauce). My changes: 2 cups of pasta, 1/2 onion and 2/3 c. Costco bacon pieces and 3 T dill relish. Results: two picky kids (4 and 7) who ate their whole meal and a husband who said to put the recipe on our "do again" list. This was great and is bound to become a family classic for us.

Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2011 by emlanning

My picky 3 yr old loves this! I make it often she eats it up every time! I use 100% whole wheat pasta to try and boost the fiber.

Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2011 by musthavemuzk

i saw this on my mom's desk over thanksgiving and knew we had to try it. finally worked tonight to make it. i just used regular elbow mac as that is what i had on hand. i also didnt use the seasoning mentioned. i went ahead and doubled it hoping it turned out good so leftovers could be had over the weekend. it definitely tasted like a cheeseburger. i think it could use more condiments though to really make it pop. i like the no salt added tomatoes to keep the salt from being overbearing. will make again, but mayb with some tweaks. had some bites that were kinda blah and some that were delish.

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2011 by crysmitchell

I have been making this recipe for several months and make it twice a month. It is very simple and flavorful.

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2011 by DuffyH

Not a big hit at our house. Made as per recipe, with GF Penne. Easy, but just average for us, sorry. But it did taste like a cheeseburger.

Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2011 by jobr0501

Didn't add the relish or onion, but a little more mustard & ketchup. Love the flavor!

 
 

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