How to Make the Best Cheeseburger Pasta in Just 7 Simple Steps!
This one-pot Cheeseburger Pasta is a hearty and flavorful weeknight dinner combining cheesy pasta goodness with the classic flavors of a cheeseburger.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for sautéing
- 1 medium red onion finely diced
- 2 pounds ground turkey lean
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers red and green
- 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce smoky
- 3 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 pound rotini pasta uncooked
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded, plus more for garnish
- 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 cup diced dill pickles
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned all over, about 8 minutes.
- Mix in the chopped bell peppers and barbecue sauce. Cook for 3 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the rotini pasta. Bring to a boil, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and 3 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese until melted and creamy.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard and diced dill pickles. Season with black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with additional cheese, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
To give this dish an extra kick, you can add a few dashes of hot sauce or some chili flakes when adding the barbecue sauce.