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Creamy One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe with Pickles and Special Sauce

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A quick and easy one-pot meal combining creamy cheesy pasta with the tangy crunch of pickles and a flavorful special sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) ground beef (80/20)
  • 8 ounces (225 g) medium shell or elbow macaroni pasta
  • 1 ½ cups (170 g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup chopped dill pickles
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Pinch of garlic powder
  • ½ medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ½ cups (600 ml) beef broth
  • ½ cup (120 ml) milk or half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven.
  2. Add 1 pound (450 g) ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and no longer pink. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Add ½ medium chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the beef. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour in 2 ½ cups (600 ml) beef broth and ½ cup (120 ml) milk or half-and-half. Stir in 8 ounces (225 g) dry pasta. Bring mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 1 ½ cups (170 g) shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
  7. Fold in ½ cup chopped dill pickles.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of garlic powder to make the special sauce.
  9. Drizzle the special sauce over the pasta and stir gently to combine.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with extra pickles or shredded cheese if desired.

Notes

If pasta looks dry before fully cooked, add a splash more broth or water. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Use sharp cheddar cheese for best melting. The special sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for a few days. For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken and use reduced-fat cheese. For dairy-free, use dairy-free cheese, milk, and vegan mayo.

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Keywords: one-pot pasta, cheeseburger pasta, creamy pasta, pickles, special sauce, quick dinner, comfort food

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