Description
A fun and easy one-pan meal combining the flavors of a classic Big Mac with pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cups dry pasta (shells or elbow macaroni)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons relish (pickles)
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- Diced pickles, for topping
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add pasta and enough water to cover it; bring to a boil.
- Cook pasta until al dente, then drain excess water, leaving a little moisture.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, mustard, and vinegar.
- Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the sauce and cheese until combined.
- Top with shredded lettuce and diced pickles before serving.
Notes
Add more pickles for extra crunch. If the pasta feels dry after chilling, stir in a splash of mayo or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Big Mac, pasta salad, weeknight dinner, easy meal, kid-friendly
