Cheeseburger Pasta
July 20, 2017This post was sponsored by Heluva Good! Cheese as part of an Influence Central campaign and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.
When it comes to delicious comfort food, it doesn’t get much better than this, my friends. The savory flavors of a cheeseburger and the satisfaction of a pasta dish come together in this beautiful meal that’s sure to please a crowd. Perfect for a busy weeknight or even a festive occasion, this recipe is really brought to the next level thanks to Heluva Good!® Block Cheese. I love that the cheese adds a delicious layer of flavor to this dish and is an excellent source of protein & calcium.
In fact, I have made this dish a number of times and both my husband & kids are absolutely in love with this recipe. And who can blame them? Satisfying and flavorful, this Cheeseburger Pasta dish is totally a winner in every way. What’s more? Despite the fact that it may look complicated, this recipe is actually quite simple & straightforward to prepare.
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Cheeseburger Pasta
Cheeseburger Pasta
Start gathering your ingredients: Heluva Good! Sharp Cheddar Cheese, tomato sauce, alfredo sauce, cooked elbow macaroni, and ground beef. Scroll all the way down to the printable recipe card for all the details.
Cheeseburger Pasta
Season the beef with salt & pepper. Saute over medium heat until fully cooked & lightly browned. Set aside.
Cheeseburger Pasta
In an oven-proof serving dish, combine the cooked macaroni and ground beef.
Cheeseburger Pasta
Next, pour the tomato sauce and alfredo sauce on top.
Cheeseburger Pasta
Want your dish extra saucy? Feel free to adjust the amount of sauce to suit your preference.
Cheeseburger Pasta
Toss the ingredients together until fully combined. Now, it’s time for my favorite part: the cheese! Slice Heluva Good! Sharp Cheddar Cheese into thin squares and sprinkle throughout the dish, adding a few extra on the topmost layer. I love that this cheese is made with milk and contains zero grams of trans fat per serving!
Cheeseburger Pasta
Place in a 375 degree oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
Cheeseburger Pasta
Serve warm. If you made more than you can eat right now, feel free to refrigerate the leftovers- this dish tastes great the next day! Just look at how cheesy this dish is!
Cheeseburger Pasta
Paired with a refreshing iced tea & a side salad, this dish makes a complete meal that’s sure to please the whole family.
Cheeseburger Pasta
Each bite is full of flavor. The sharpness of the cheddar cheese, the savoriness of the beef and the sweetness of the tomato sauce makes this a beautifully-balanced meal. I love that gluten-free Heluva Good! Cheese has a mouth-watering flavor and is available in so many different varieties: Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, Extra Sharp Cheddar, Sharp Cheddar, White Extra Sharp Cheddar, White Sharp Cheddar, White Mild Cheddar, Muenster, Monterey Jack and more!
Cheeseburger Pasta
In fact, I enjoy cheese as a mid-day snack quite often. I love the versatility of Heluva Good! Cheese – it’s perfect for any occasion… even an everyday snack. Everyone knows that the pairing of cheese and crackers has stood the test of time. Here’s how I like to elevate the snack a bit. I spread a bit of pesto sauce on top of some whole-grain crackers. Next, I add a thin square of Heluva Good! Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Easy peasy and totally delicious!
This is perfect for entertaining a crowd or simply preparing a tasty snack for myself.
Sitting in my garden and enjoying a plate of this snack is definitely my idea of a great day! Have you ever tried the pairing of crackers, pesto and cheese?
Be sure to look for Heluva Good! Cheese varieties in the dairy aisle of your local Walmart store.
Want to save this recipe for later? Print the recipe card below:
- 4 oz Heluva Good! Block Cheese, sliced thinly
- 8 oz elbow macaroni, cooked
- 1 cup ground beef, cooked
- 2/3 cup tomato sauce
- 2/3 cup alfredo sauce
- 1. Combine the macaroni and ground beef in a large oven-safe dish.
- 2. Add the tomato sauce & alfredo sauce to the dish and mix to combine.
- 3. Stir in the sliced Heluva Good! Block Cheese.
- 4. Place in a 375 degree oven for about 10-15 minutes to melt the cheese. Serve warm.
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I make something very similar to your version. Some people buy the easy cheeseburger hamburger helper. Using fresh ingredients especially the cheese is the best way to go.
I’m always looking for a quick easy meal that the whole family is going to like. This cheeseburger pasta is such a great idea. My family would gobble this up in a heartbeat.
Yes, this was definitely a big hit with the family!
Hamburger pastas are THE perfect dinner solutions. Thanks for reminding me about them – haven’t made this dish in awhile!
That’s a great use of Heluva Good! cheeses! I love making this recipe and I love their cheese. Thanks for sharing.
Your recipe looks amazing two of my favorites, cheeese and pasta! I’m marking this ASAP!
You gotta try it. It’s fabulous!
Ooo I’m drooling. This looks so delicious. I love cheese so much so I know I’d gobble this right up.
I am sure it is good – all there other stuff is good.
Cheesburger pasta sounds so good. Especially with extra sharp cheddar, which is my favorite kind of cheddar.
We just made cheeseburger tater tot casserole today. I love Heluva good cheese.
That’s sounds delicious. My kids love tater tots.
We love their dips and I will totally buy their cheese! (Great recipe for my teen boys.)
What a yummy idea! Those sound like such a good blend of flavors. I can’t seem to find filling meals lately and I’m sure this one would hit the spot.
This seriously looks really good. I love this idea! I am going to try this with gluten-free pasts!
I had to stop for a moment because the thought of cheeseburger pasta had my mouth watering! This sounds seriously good. I can imagine this would also be perfect if you had been out for a few drinks!
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Seriously tasty! OMG, This would be a great dinner idea. Helluva good cheese is the best to use for pasta dishes like this. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
This makes a perfect dinner solution! Hope you try it!
I love the name of the brand! Looks good especially for kids.
Oh wow this looks delicious. And easy enough to make tonight-we have all those ingredients on hand. We always have Helluva cheese in the fridge. Love it
Cheeseburger pasta is one of my favorite comfort foods! I will have to try making it with Helluva cheese!
Oh. That looks so delicious. Easy recipe. Ingredients are always available. Can’t wait to try doing this.
My 7 yr old loves any excuse for cheese,and her favorite is cheesy pasta. She would totally love this.
I cooked similar meal last week, but I didn’t add these sauces. Definitely going to try it soon.