Cheeseburger Pasta Toss

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta (4 oz)
  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 large onion, sliced or chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 containers (8 oz each) process sharp Cheddar cheese spread
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • 3
    Reduce heat to medium. Stir cheese spread, milk and garlic salt into beef; continue stirring until cheese is melted and mixture is well blended. Stir in pasta and tomato. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese; cover 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

  • Try another all-time favorite burger combo: a bacon cheeseburger. For a smoky bacon flavor, use process sharp Cheddar cheese spread with bacon.
  • Serve this stick-to-your-ribs supper with a crisp, cold tossed salad and fresh fruit.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
600
Calories from Fat
310
Total Fat
35g
54%
Saturated Fat
19g
96%
Trans Fat
1 1/2g
Cholesterol
145mg
48%
Sodium
1670mg
70%
Potassium
670mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
33g
11%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
13g
Protein
38g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
30%
30%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
50%
50%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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