ONE-POT CHEESEBURGER PASTA

One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta image

Provided by Catherine McCord

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
1 clove garlic, grated
1 pound ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups whole milk
1 pound elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded Cheddar
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the white and light-green parts of the scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and cook, breaking up the beef into small pieces, until no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes.
Stir in the ketchup, mustard and tomato paste. Add the milk, macaroni, 2 cups water, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the pasta has absorbed most of the liquid and is softened, 13 to 15 minutes.
Uncover (any remaining liquid will thicken as the dish sits), add the cheese and stir until melted. Garnish with the parsley and remaining scallion greens.