Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet (Quick Version - Recipe Only) The Hillbilly Kitchen

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

Cook pasta in a large pot according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in beef broth, ketchup, mustard, and season with salt and black pepper; bring to a simmer.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet; stir to combine with the beef mixture.

Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese; stir until melted and creamy.

Fold in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well mixed.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped pickles and parsley.

Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or parsley if desired.

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