Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet (Hamburger Helper) Jump to Recipe Leave a Review NF PinShareTweetThis Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet is a healthier homemade version! It takes less than 30 minutes to make, tastes way better, and you control the sodium! Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet*Originally published January 2015. Recipe, text, and photos updated.*How many of you love Hamburger Helper but don’t like the ingredients??? Well, this homemade version solves that!It’s made with real food so you can pronounce everything that goes into it and it’s still made in under 30 minutes!! YEAH!!Also, try my original Homemade Hamburger Helper! It’s a popular one and for good reason!Super Easy Ground Beef RecipesAs, I mentioned this cheeseburger pasta skillet is super easy! It’s made all in one pot and requires you to only chop an onion. See super easy!Plus, it’s one of the most kid-friendly meals out there. I know my kids love it when I make it and I often double the recipe. If you do just use a pot instead of a skillet to hold everything. Trust me!Keep this recipe in your back pocket for those crazy nights you need dinner on the table fast. Plus, it’s made with mostly pantry staples so it’s a great one for those nights you forgot to plan dinner!Plus, it makes great leftovers. I will often send my kids to school with a thermos full of one of my pasta skillets.And you can also sneak in all sorts of extra veggies! I often shred zucchini and stir in while browning the ground beef and no one ever complains. Even my husband!Some other veggies you could disguise in here are bell pepper, squash, carrots, even spinach. Just chop small enough to blend in and most will just think it’s seasonings. #momhackWhat to serve with Cheeseburger Pasta SkilletA simple side saladFresh fruitBread and butterAny roasted vegetable such as these Simple Roasted Green Beans, or Lemon Parmesan Roasted Broccoli (one of my kid’s fav ways to eat broccoli!)5 from 5 votes PrintCheeseburger Pasta Skillet (Hamburger Helper)Prep Time5 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time25 mins This Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet is a healthier homemade version! It takes less than 30 minutes to make, tastes way better, and you control the sodium! Course: Main Dish Cuisine: American Keyword: Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet, one pot meal Servings: 6 Calories: 788 kcal Author: Malinda LinneburIngredients 1 pound (500g) lean ground beef 1 small onion, diced 1 teaspoon garlic powder salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste 1 3/4 cup (415ml) low sodium beef broth 1 1/2 cup (355ml) milk (use any type) 1 (8oz)(227g) can tomato sauce 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons ketchup 1-2 tablespoons mustard 2 cups (250g) dry elbow pasta 2 cups (165g) shredded cheddar cheeseInstructionsIn a large skillet brown ground beef with onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper until no longer pink. Drain any grease. Stir in broth, milk, tomato sauce, Worcestershire, ketchup, mustard, and pasta. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until pasta is tender (stir occasionally to prevent sticking). Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Recipe NotesFeel free to add any chopped veggie to this. Just make small enough to disguise it! Nutrition Facts: Nutrition was calculated using low sodium beef broth and skim milk. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate.What to serve with Cheeseburger Pasta SkilletA simple side saladBread and butterAny roasted vegetable such as these Simple Roasted Green Beans, or Lemon Parmesan Roasted Broccoli (one of my kid’s fav ways to eat broccoli!)Nutrition FactsCheeseburger Pasta Skillet (Hamburger Helper) Amount Per Serving (1.5 cup) Calories 788 Calories from Fat 315 % Daily Value*Fat 35g54%Saturated Fat 19g119%Cholesterol 133mg44%Sodium 826mg36%Potassium 819mg23%Carbohydrates 67g22%Fiber 2g8%Sugar 7g8%Protein 48g96%Vitamin A 935IU19%Vitamin C 2.3mg3%Calcium 677mg68%Iron 3.6mg20%* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. SubscribeNever Miss A Recipe! Daily Emails Weekly Recaps