Hamburger Helper Beef Pasta Recipe
Joli Selten-Forbes
Hamburger Helper Beef Pasta is super easy, and way better than the box. One bite and you'll know it's true.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Servings 6
Calories 558 kcal
- Cooking Spray preferably Coconut Oil cooking spray
- 12 ounces Rotini tri-colored
- 1 clove Garlic
- 6 ounces Ground Beef Grass-Fed, 85/15
- Garlic Salt to taste
- Dried Thyme to taste
- dried Oregano to taste
- Sea Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- 5 tablespoons Butter
- 9 ounces Shredded Cheddar Cheese Monterrey Jack, and Provolone
- 1/2-1 cup Beef Broth organic
Boil noodles al dente per package instructions (whether or not to salt the water is completely up to you).
Meanwhile, spray a large cast iron skillet with coconut oil cooking spray and turn heat up to medium.
Add the garlic and beef and break it up into bite-sized pieces using a wooden spoon.
Sauté until the meat is browned, and season with herbs, salt and pepper to taste while stirring occasionally throughout the process.
Strain the pasta and rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process, and return pan to stove while it’s draining.
Turn heat down to low, and add butter and half and half to the pan, stirring continuously for approximately 3 minutes.
Add the pasta and the cheese, cover for 3 minutes and then open and stir.
Continue to cover and stir until the cheese has melted and ingredients have mixed together to your liking.
Add Organic beef broth to thin the sauce and add some flavor… amount will be to your taste.
Add garlic salt and pepper to taste.
Calories: 558kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 24gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 651mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Casseroles, Comfort Food, Copycat, Easy, Easy Dinners, Ground Beef, Healthy Comfort Food