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Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole

Rotini, seasoned beef, tomatoes, mustard, cheddar, and pickles bake together for a hearty cheeseburger-inspired casserole.

Typical price

$5.25for 4 servings

$1.31 per serving$5.25 for 4

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Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole

AmericanBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesSummer grillingCold-weather comfortWinter

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Pasta$0.10/oz typical7 oz$0.70Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical0.45 lb$0.61Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typicala little$0.08Typical price
Ground beef$5.49/lb typical1 lb$5.49Typical price
Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical29 oz$2.32Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical8 oz$2.40Typical price
Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical1.25 oz$0.22Typical price
Total for the servings shown$11.82

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchup

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups 6 oz uncooked rotini pasta
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups onions
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 cups reduced-fat grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles

Steps

  1. Boil the rotini in a large pot of salted water for 8 to 10 minutes, then drain.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onions and garlic for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the beef, salt, and pepper, then cook for 6 to 8 minutes until it reaches 160 F.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and mustard, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Mix in the pasta and half the cheddar, transfer to a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish, and top with the remaining cheddar and pickles.
  6. Bake at 375 F for 10 minutes until the cheese melts.

Swaps

  • Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
  • Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
  • Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

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