Presto Pesto Hamburger Mac
Presto Pesto Hamburger Mac pairs tender elbow macaroni with browned beef tossed in a tangy pesto-sour cream sauce for a rich, herb-forward bite. It’s a speedy, four-ingredient skillet dinner that delivers a comforting balance of garlicky basil notes and meaty savoriness—perfect for busy weeknights or a laid-back family meal.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Presto Pesto Hamburger Mac, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until tender yet slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard the grease. Stir the pesto and sour cream into the ground beef until warmed through; add the macaroni and mix well.
- Calories 544.24 kcal High 27%
- Protein 23.78 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 58.49 g 21%
- Total Fat 23.78 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 8.87 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 67.28 mg High 22%
- Sodium 152.98 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 3.01 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 2.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 50.68 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.95 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 169.13 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 13.4 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.68 mg Low Source 2%
- 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
About This Recipe
Presto Pesto Hamburger Mac is made with 4 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Ground Beef, Macaroni, Pesto, and Sour Cream. Each serving provides about 544.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Presto Pesto Hamburger Mac made of?
- The main ingredients are Ground Beef, Macaroni, Pesto, Sour Cream. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Presto Pesto Hamburger Mac?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 544.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Presto Pesto Hamburger Mac easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Presto Pesto Hamburger Mac healthy?
- Presto Pesto Hamburger Mac has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 544.24 calories and 23.78 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 152.98 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.87 g (44% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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