Cheesy Pizza Hamburger Helper
Cheesy Pizza Hamburger Helper with ground beef, pasta, and melted cheese, an easy one-pan comfort meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups pasta elbow or shells
- 2 cups marinara or pizza sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup pepperoni slices optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook onion until softened, then add garlic.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in tomato paste and Italian seasoning.
- Add pasta, marinara sauce, and beef broth.
- Bring to a simmer and cover.
- Cook until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add shredded cheese and mix until melted.
- Add pepperoni if desired and stir lightly.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Cook at a gentle simmer for best texture.
Add cheese at the end for smooth melting.
Adjust toppings to taste.
Add cheese at the end for smooth melting.
Adjust toppings to taste.