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Cheeseburger Pasta

Macaroni and cheese with a delicious twist! Your kids will adore this fast and easy meal.
Course: Main Dish
Servings: 8
Author: Toni Anderson

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese sharp recommended
  • 12 ounces pasta uncooked

Instructions

  • Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • While the pasta is being prepared, brown the ground beef along with the onion, salt, pepper, and garlic.
  • When the beef is completely cooked do not drain the grease. Stir in the flour to coat the beef. Cook for 2 minutes over medium heat.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk and bring to a low simmer over medium low heat. Do not boil.
  • When the milk mixture is beginning to bubble gently, stir in the cheese. Stir until all the cheese is melted. Turn off the heat.
  • When the pasta is finished cooking, drain and place back into the pot it cooked in.
  • Stir the cheese sauce into the pasta and serve with mustard and ketchup drizzle and chopped tomatoes.