All the flavors of a classic cheeseburger baked into one creamy, cheesy casserole—juicy ground beef, tender pasta, and melty cheese make this the ultimate comfort dinner.
🕒 Recipe Details
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4–6
Calories: ~620 kcal per serving
Protein: ~32g per serving
🛒 Ingredients
300g pasta (elbow or penne)
400g ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup tomato sauce or ketchup blend
½ cup milk
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup mozzarella cheese
Optional: pickles, cooked bacon bits
👨🍳 Instructions
🍝 1. Cook pasta
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
🥩 2. Cook beef
Heat oil in a pan. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
🍔 3. Build sauce
Stir in tomato sauce, milk, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
🧀 4. Combine
Mix pasta with beef sauce, then transfer to a baking dish. Top with cheddar and mozzarella.
🔥 5. Bake
Bake at 180°C for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
🍽️ 6. Serve
Top with pickles or bacon bits for that true cheeseburger vibe.
🍽️ Flavor & Experience
This casserole is cheesy, savory, and slightly tangy—just like a cheeseburger in pasta form, with gooey melted cheese and hearty beef in every bite.
