Cheeseburger Pasta

From: Chef #374792

On Jan 12, 2007

Kids loved it! I wasn't too strict with the recipe. I was out of minced onions and fresh onions, so I substituted chives instead. I probably used about 1.5 to 2lbs ground beef. As people have said before, I didn't have simply a 20oz. jar of tomato sauce, so I used the 26oz. jar that I had on hand. Unlike other posters, I did not scrimp on the water or the catsup. Instead of using just 4 cups of cooked tube pasta, I used a 16oz. box of rotini noodles. I also threw in a little basil with the other spices. It turned out great!

From: littleturtle

On Apr 15, 2006

Good, but it felt a little too greasy in my mouth. Next time I'll drain some of that out between steps 2 & 3. I had the same problem another reviewer already mentioned with having to fuss with the sauce because if there's such a thing as a 20 oz can of tomato sauce, my grocery store doesn't carry it. I ended up putting in a 15 oz can & an 8 oz (both seasoned) and cut back about 2 oz on the ketchup and an ounce on the water. I think next time I'll just cut back on the water so I don't lose any of the flavor from the ketchup, as there didn't seem to be a problem with the sauce being too thick. I might also add a little extra seasonings and definately use a sharper cheddar next time as it seemed like the flavor still needed just a little something extra. Oh, I also used wheat pasta (for health reasons) worked just fine. It's kind of like hamburger helper, not quite as easy, but probably a little healthier.

From: jodi_m

On Jul 5, 2005

Quick, easy, and yummy - and made with things I usually have on hand. I halved the recipe for three people and a toddler, so I used a small 8 oz. can of tomato sauce. It made enough for us with a little leftover.

From: CrystalA

On Jul 20, 2004

This was yummy and good. I liked the fact it didnt contain cream of____, b/c I dont keep that on hand. I did however make a few changes. I used less water about 3/4 cup, 1/2 lb of ground beef, and 1 tsp of oegano. I also used shell for the pasta. I will definetly make this again.