STOVETOP CHEESEBURGER PASTA

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Cheeseburgers are delicious in any form, but I'm partial to this creamy pasta dish that seriously tastes just like the real thing. It's weeknight comfort in a bowl. -Tracy Avis, Peterborough, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1-1/4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 teaspoons ground mustard
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
4 green onions, chopped
3 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook and crumble beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon; pour off drippings., In same pan, melt butter over low heat; stir in flour until smooth. Cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes (do not burn). Gradually whisk in milk, broth, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes., Stir in green onions, pasta and beef; heat through. Stir in half of the cheeses until melted. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; remove from heat. Let stand, covered, until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.