Description
A comforting, creamy pasta dish that brings together all the flavor of a juicy cheeseburger with the richness of Alfredo sauce and the twisty satisfaction of rotini. Perfect for cozy nights and reheats like a dream.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
0.5 cup diced tomatoes
12 ounces rotini pasta
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
0.25 cup chopped pickles (optional)
0.25 cup milk or cream (for reheating, optional)
Instructions
1. Cook rotini pasta just shy of al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground beef.
3. Season beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce while cooking.
4. Drain the beef and return it to the pan.
5. Sprinkle in flour and cook for 1 minute, then slowly stir in heavy cream.
6. Stir over medium heat until slightly thickened.
7. Remove pan from heat and stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and smooth.
8. Add in diced tomatoes and cooked pasta, stirring to coat evenly.
9. Simmer over low heat for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and clings to the pasta.
10. Optional: Sprinkle extra cheese on top and broil for 2 minutes until bubbly and golden.
11. Garnish with parsley or pickles if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Let the pasta finish cooking in the sauce for best texture.
Use freshly grated cheese for the creamiest results.
Reheat gently with a splash of milk to restore the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: cheeseburger pasta, Alfredo, one-pot, comfort food