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One-Pot Hamburger Pasta With Veggies

09/23/2024
Cheese
Total time: 35 min
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 4
A completed dish in a pan featuring pasta, hamburger meat, vegetables, and a spoon ready to serve the meal.
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If you're looking for a comforting, family-friendly meal that serves up a generous dose of veggies, this hamburger beef pasta recipe is the answer! Combining hearty ground beef with a rainbow of fresh vegetables and cheddar cheese, it's a delicious way to enjoy a balanced meal without sacrificing flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners, this one-pot wonder is sure to become a household favorite.

To enhance this hamburger pasta recipe further, consider adding spinach, bell peppers, or kale to amp up the flavor and nutritional content. If you're a cheese-lover, consider adding different varieties, like mozzarella. You can also swap regular pasta for whole grain or legume-based options to add fiber or protein. These simple tweaks will ensure a nutritious homemade one-pot hamburger pasta meal everyone can enjoy.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 Medium Zucchini , grated
  • 1 Cup Carrot , diced
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion , diced
  • 1 Cup Mushrooms , diced
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Package Lean Ground Beef , 10-12 oz.
  • Salt , to taste
  • Pepper , to taste
  • 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 Cups Bow Tie Pasta (Farfalle) , or pasta of choice, uncooked
  • 2 Cups Beef Broth , low-sodium
  • 1 1/2 Cups Whole Milk
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1 1/2-2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Parsley , to garnish
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Directions:

  1. Prep vegetables by grating zucchini, peeling and dicing carrots, and dicing onion and mushrooms. Set aside.A variety of ingredients for a hamburger pasta recipe such as ground beef, pasta, cheese, vegetables, seasonings, and milk are laid out on a counter-top.
  2. Heat a skillet to medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, drizzle with olive oil and add lean ground beef to the pan. Sauté, for 1-2 minutes, breaking beef into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon. Season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Add onions, carrots, zucchini and mushrooms to pan with the ground beef. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until veggies begin to soften.Ingredients for this recipe are chopped and placed in a pan which includes ground beef, carrots, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini
  4. Season with chili powder, smoked paprika and garlic powder. Stir well so the beef and vegetables are evenly coated.Ground beef, carrots, onion, zucchini, mushrooms topped with fresh seasoning including chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder in a skillet.
  5. Add uncooked pasta, beef broth and milk to the skillet. Stir in the tomato paste until well combined.A pan of uncooked pasta shells with ground beef and vegetable mixture of zucchini, onions, carrots, and mushrooms, covered in broth and milk combined with tomato paste.
  6. 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.
  7. Simmer for an additional 10-12 minutes until the broth is reduced.
  8. Once the pasta is cooked, remove from heat. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.A pan filled with cooked pasta, ground beef, and vegetables assortment including carrots, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini with a pile of cheddar cheese on the top.
  9. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately. A completed hamburger veggie pasta dish featuring ground beef, carrots, onion, mushroom, zucchini, and cheddar cheese in a pan garnished with fresh parsley, ready to be served.

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