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One Pot Hamburger Helper Beef Pasta Recipe

One pot Hamburger Helper beef pasta is an easy recipe to make, and a hearty and filling meal for the family, even the pickiest eaters.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 384kcal
Author: Julie Pollitt

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups of beef broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 8 oz. can of tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ground pepper
  • 1 lb. macaroni noodles
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water

Instructions

  • Add the ground beef and onions to the pan and cook until the beef is browned. Drain the grease if necessary.
  • For the next step, add the flour and mix into the ground beef mixture.
  • Pour the beef broth and milk into the pan.
  • Sprinkle the Italian seasonings, garlic salt, salt, and pepper into the pan and mix well.
  • Pour the tomato sauce into the skillet and mix well.
  • Add the macaroni noodles to the pan, as well as the hot water, and stir. Make sure the macaroni is covered with liquid.
  • Bring to a boil, place the lid on top, and turn the temperature down to low.
  • Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the noodles are done, add the cheese and stir until melted.

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Notes

The cooking time is 15-20 minutes, but if the noodles are not done, you can add a few minutes.
If you need more liquid, add 1/4 cup of water and stir. Allow the food to cook for five more minutes or until the noodles are done cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 997mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g