Homemade Hamburger Helper Pasta (Print Format)
Hearty pasta dish with ground meat, savory sauce, and melted cheese for a quick, comforting meal.
# Ingredients:
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1 pound ground turkey or beef
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1 yellow onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups low-sodium beef broth
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1 8 oz can tomato sauce
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon coarse salt
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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2 cups small pasta (e.g., shells)
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 cups shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
# Steps:
01 -
Set a large pan with a lid to medium-high heat. Add ground meat and cook for 2-3 minutes until beginning to brown.
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Add onion to the meat and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft and fragrant. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly stir in beef broth and bring mixture to a boil.
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Add tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and pasta. Stir well to combine. Reduce heat to medium.
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Cover the pan with a lid (or foil if unavailable). Cook for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
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Once pasta is cooked, remove from heat. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese until well blended and melted.
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Serve hot and enjoy.