Cheesy One-Pot Hamburger Pasta

One pot, four servings and a heaping helping of comfort. Packed with ground beef and veggies, this family-friendly meal from our friends at US Dairy is tasty, filling and perfect for busy weeknights. Click here for a printable recipe. Enjoy!

Cheesy One-Pot Hamburger Pasta

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini, grated
• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup mushrooms, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound Hansen’s Wagyu-Holstein ground beef*
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups pasta of choice, uncooked
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk*
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese*
• Parsley, to garnish
  * Items that can be purchased at Hansen’s Dairy Stores

Directions

• Heat a skillet to medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, drizzle with olive oil and add ground beef to the pan. Saute for 1-2 minutes, breaking beef into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Add onions, carrots, zucchini and mushrooms to pan with the ground beef. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until veggies begin to soften.
• Season with chili powder, smoked paprika and garlic powder. Stir well so the beef and vegetables are evenly coated.
• Add uncooked pasta, beef broth and milk to the skillet. Stir in the tomato paste until well combined.
• Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer, then lower heat to medium-low and cover with a lid. Simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened.
• Simmer for an additional 10-12 minutes until the broth is reduced.
• Once the pasta is cooked, remove from heat. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
• Garnish with parsley and serve.