Cheesy Sloppy Cheeseburger Pasta
Cheesy Sloppy Cheeseburger Pasta combines the savory, meaty flavors of sloppy joes with the gooey, melty cheese of a cheeseburger in a simple pasta dish. It's a fun, comforting meal that’s easy to make and perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
- 1 lb uncooked 99% lean ground turkey breast
- 1 tablespoon hamburger seasoning McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning is highly recommended!
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 medium garlic clove minced
- 3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup water
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 12 oz medium-sized pasta radiatore is preferred, but rotini, medium shells, orecchiette, or any similar-sized pasta will work great
- 2 oz ⅓ less-fat cream cheese
- 4 oz shredded 2% milk sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
Lightly spray a 5 QT Dutch oven or a large pot with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula or cooking spoon as it starts to brown and form small chunks. Stir in the hamburger seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. Then, add the chopped onion and stir. Continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes until the onions soften and the turkey is fully cooked. Add the minced garlic and stir, cooking for another 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the beef broth, water, and tomato sauce, stirring to combine. Add the pasta and stir again. Use the back of your spatula or spoon to press the ingredients just under the surface of the liquid. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low to simmer. Let it simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the pasta doesn’t stick to the bottom and gets evenly cooked.
When the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ketchup, and mustard until everything is well combined and the cheese has melted into a smooth sauce. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and stir to evenly distribute them throughout the dish. Serve warm.