Let's be real... This Skillet Cheeseburger Pasta is total comfort food. It's kid food, and you're going to love it. This recipe doesn't manage to sneak in a lot of veggies, so I suggest serving it with a salad on the side. Skillet Cheeseburger Pasta is going to go easy on braces and sore mouths, and completely hits the spot!

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
25 mins
Total time
35 mins

Ingredients

1 yellow onion
1 Tbsp olive oil
½ lb. lean ground beef
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
8oz. can tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
½ lb. pasta shells, uncooked
4oz. shredded sharp cheddar
2 Tbsp hot dog relish
2 green onions, sliced (optional)

Instructions

1. Finely dice the onion. Add the olive oil, onion, and ground beef to a large deep skillet and sauté over medium heat until the beef is fully browned and the onion is soft and transparent. Drain off any excess fat, if needed.


2. Add the flour to the skillet and continue to stir and cook for one minute more. The flour will form a paste that may coat the bottom of the skillet. Be careful not to let the flour burn.


3. Add the tomato sauce, broth, and pasta to the skillet. Stir to combine the ingredients and dissolve any of the flour off the bottom of the skillet.


4. Place a lid on the skillet, turn the heat up to medium-high, and let the liquid come up to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, give it a quick stir, replace the lid, and turn the heat down to medium-low. Let the pasta simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened. Turn the heat off.


5. Add the cheddar, a handful at a time, and stir until it has melted into the sauce. Stir the hot dog relish into the sauce and then top with sliced green onions. Serve hot.

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