If you’re looking for a comforting, family-friendly meal that serves up a generous dose of veggies, this hamburger beef pasta recipe is the answer! Combining hearty ground beef with a rainbow of fresh vegetables and cheddar cheese, it’s a delicious way to enjoy a balanced meal without sacrificing flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners, this one-pot wonder is sure to become a household favorite.
To enhance this hamburger pasta recipe further, consider adding spinach, bell peppers, or kale to amp up the flavor and nutritional content. If you’re a cheese-lover, consider adding different varieties, like mozzarella. You can also swap regular pasta for whole grain or legume-based options to add fiber or protein. These simple tweaks will ensure a nutritious homemade one-pot hamburger pasta meal everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium zucchini, grated
- 1 cup carrot, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 package lean ground beef, 10-12 oz.
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups bow tie pasta (farfalle), or pasta of choice, uncooked
- 2 cups beef broth, low-sodium
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 1/2-2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Parsley, to garnish
Directions:
- Prep vegetables by grating zucchini, peeling and dicing carrots, and dicing onion and mushrooms. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet to medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, drizzle with olive oil and add lean ground beef to the pan. Sauté, for 1-2 minutes, breaking beef into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon. Season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add onions, carrots, zucchini and mushrooms to pan with the ground beef. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until veggies begin to soften.
- Season with chili powder, smoked paprika and garlic powder. Stir well so the beef and vegetables are evenly coated.
- Add uncooked pasta, beef broth and milk to the skillet. Stir in the tomato paste until well combined.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer, then lower heat to medium-low and cover with a lid. Simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened.
- Simmer for an additional 10-12 minutes until the broth is reduced.
- Once the pasta is cooked, remove from heat. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
