🍔 If you’re a cheeseburger lover like me, you’ll love this pasta skillet. It’s all the flavors of a cheeseburger in one pot made in just 20 minutes! You can even go a step further and jazz it up with additional toppings and flavors. Fresh basil, peppers, garlic, jalapeños, bacon— Feel free to get creative! 🫑

INGREDIENTS:

(6 Servings)

• 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 1 1/2 lbs Extra Lean Ground Beef

• 1 Carrot (medium, finely diced)

• 2 tsps Dried Basil

• 1/2 tsp Sea Salt

• 3 1/2 cups Diced Tomatoes (with juices)

• 1 1/2 cups Water

• 3 1/2 cups Brown Rice Fusilli (dry)

• 4 ozs Cheddar Cheese (shredded)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, carrot, basil, and salt. Cook for five minutes, stirring often. Drain any excess oil.

2. Add the diced tomatoes, water, and brown rice fusilli. Stir until well combined and the fusilli is mostly submerged. Cover with a lid and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through.

3. Open the lid and stir the pasta again. Top with the shredded cheese and close the lid until melted. Divide between bowls and enjoy!

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

(1 Serving)

Protein: 33g

Sugar: 4g

Fiber: 5g

Carbs: 57g

Fat: 21g

Calories: 562

Hope you enjoy this recipe!

xoxo,

Chelsea