Description
Dive into the delicious world of Big Mac Pasta! This creative dish takes the classic taste of the beloved Big Mac burger and transforms it into a hearty, satisfying pasta meal. Imagine the mouthwatering combination of seasoned ground beef, tangy pickles, melted cheddar cheese, and the iconic Big Mac sauce all tossed with perfectly cooked macaroni.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
2 cups elbow macaroni
3 cups beef broth
1 cup diced dill pickles
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Big Mac-style sauce (or Thousand Island dressing)
1 cup shredded lettuce (for topping)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Brown the Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
2. Cook the Pasta: Add elbow macaroni and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10–12 minutes, until pasta is tender.
3. Incorporate the Cheese and Sauce: Stir in shredded cheddar and Big Mac-style sauce until cheese melts and everything is creamy.
4. Serve and Enjoy: Spoon into a serving dish, top with diced pickles, shredded lettuce, and sesame seeds. Serve hot and dig in!
Notes
For a vegetarian version, swap ground beef for a plant-based meat alternative. For gluten-free, use GF pasta. Adjust sauce and toppings to suit your taste or nutrition goals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg