Skillet Cheeseburger Cavatappi (One Pot)
Skillet Cheeseburger Cavatappi (One Pot) blends juicy ground beef with sharp Cheddar, ketchup, mustard, and tangy pickles for a creamy, burger-inspired pasta. Each bite echoes a classic cheeseburger—savory, slightly smoky, and pleasantly tangy—wrapped in a velvety sauce. It’s a cozy weeknight dinner that satisfies a crowd without the fuss of multiple pans.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Cheeseburger Cavatappi (One Pot), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Warm a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion, garlic, salt, and black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add tomato paste, onion powder, paprika, and garlic powder, and cook, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste coats the beef mixture, about 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in broth, crushed tomatoes, pickles, mustard, and ketchup; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 4
Stir in pasta, ensuring it is fully submerged in the liquid. Cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 5
Take off the heat and add Cheddar cheese and cream cheese, stirring constantly, until melted, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Portion the pasta into bowls and garnish with pickle chips, sesame seeds, and scallions. Recipe developed by Amanda Stanfield
- Calories 566.86 kcal High 28%
- Protein 30.35 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 43.58 g 16%
- Total Fat 30.62 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 15.73 g High 79%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 94.18 mg High 31%
- Sodium 1035.36 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 3.78 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 7.91 g --
- Added Sugars 2.24 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 342.03 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 3.82 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 395.14 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 51.66 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 7.64 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Skillet Cheeseburger Cavatappi (One Pot) is made with 19 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Cavatappi Pasta, and Cream Cheese. Each serving provides about 566.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet Cheeseburger Cavatappi (One Pot) made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Cavatappi Pasta, Cream Cheese, Crushed Tomatoes. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skillet Cheeseburger Cavatappi (One Pot)?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 566.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet Cheeseburger Cavatappi (One Pot) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 19 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Skillet Cheeseburger Cavatappi (One Pot) healthy?
- Skillet Cheeseburger Cavatappi (One Pot) has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 566.86 calories and 30.35 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1035.36 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.73 g (79% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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