One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta
Ingredients
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)
Directions
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.
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.
Open the lid and stir the pasta again. Top with the shredded cheese and close the lid until melted. Divide between bowls and enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.
Serving Size. One serving equals approximately 1 1/2 to 2 cups.
Dairy-Free. Use vegan cheese, nutritional yeast, or omit.
More Flavor. Add fresh basil, oregano, onion, and/or garlic.
Additional Toppings. Sliced green onions, chopped pickles, avocado and/or plain yogurt.
Make it Vegan. Use lentils instead of ground beef.
More Veggies. Stir in finely chopped spinach before topping with cheese.
