One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

Ingredients 

• 1 pound lean ground beef

• 1 cup yellow onion, diced

• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic

• 2 Tablespoons ketchup

• 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 2 cans beef broth  (14.5 ounces each - I use low sodium)

• 1 cup water

• 1 pound box rotini pasta (or fusilli pasta)

• 3 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese

• 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2% milk)

• salt & pepper to taste if desired

Directions

In a large pot add ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking up beef, blending seasonings evenly. Cook until browned with no pink remaining and onions are translucent, approximately 7-8 minutes.

Next, add beef broth and water and bring to a simmer then add pasta and allow to simmer uncovered for approximately 17- 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pasta is ready when it is cooked to desired texture and broth has cooked down.

Last, add 1/2 cup milk and cheese. Mix well until cheese is melted and evenly blended. Serve, salt and pepper to taste, enjoy!