This mushroom cheeseburger penne captures the flavor of a burger in a delicious, easy-to-make pasta dish that comes together quickly.

Burger fans everywhere, this one is for you! I love that this Mushroom Cheeseburger Penne has simple, clean ingredients, and that by nature it is a favorite for all ages.

Picky eaters…

Are you a mom that feels like she ends up making 4 different dinners every night because of picky eaters? I’m not a mother yet, so I don’t deal with this battle, but I hear moms talk about how frustrating mealtime can be because of this very thing. One kid won’t eat chicken, the next kid has an epic meltdown due to the fact that he is offered pizza, and the next kid won’t have anything to do with mac & cheese. Moms, I’m tired just thinking about this! Of course you have to do what is best for you and your kids, and however you work that out for mealtime, that’s up to you and you alone.

I do hope however, that this mushroom cheeseburger penne recipe will be one that will please picky eaters too. You need a few recipes that you can rely on to please everyone. I know that mushrooms are not universally loved by all, so if you need to omit those, that’s okay. They do get chopped up pretty small, so you aren’t staring at a big glaring mushroom slice. However just a heads up in case you have mushroom- hating family members. I do like them on burgers and in other things, so they are included in this recipe. But that doesn’t mean you have to.

Simple Ingredients

My Mushroom Cheeseburger Penne has simple ingredients:

Ground beef
Fresh mushrooms
Onion
Mozzarella cheese
Milk
Flour
Tomato paste
Worcestershire sauce
Ground mustard
Salt & pepper
Onion powder

You probably have most of these ingredients already on hand. It’s good to have a couple recipes like this on the back burner, so that you can whip something up without having to make a trip to the store. Then, you’ll have more time to focus on dinner and less time spent running like a crazy person!

I haven’t tested this with gluten free pasta or without the flour. If you need to be gluten free, feel free to make substitutions as necessary. I just have not tried it, so I can’t tell you exactly how it will turn out with those changes.

I hope you enjoy this dish and how easy it is to put together. And if somehow this recipe makes your mealtime battles a little easier, I will be overjoyed. Enjoy it my friends!

A mushroom and beef pasta dish that captures the flavor of a good burger.

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Mushroom Cheeseburger Penne

A mushroom and beef pasta dish that captures the flavor of a delicious burger.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword beef, cheeseburger, Pasta

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Author Katie Burdge

Ingredients

1.25 lbs. lean ground beef exact ground beef weight can vary between 1 lb. and 1 1/4 lb.
1 small box fresh mushrooms, diced into small pieces
1 small onion, diced
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp ground mustard
3 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 1/2 cups milk
3 tbsp flour
2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
1 box penne pasta

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Prepare the Penne pasta according to package directions, and cook Al Dente. (slightly under-cooked)
In a large skillet, combine ground beef, mushrooms, onion, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Cook until ground beef is fully cooked through.
Add: ground mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Mix in well.
Sprinkle the flour over everything and stir to mix it in until there are no lumps.
Add milk and turn heat up to med. high. Stir constantly, being careful not to burn. Continue stirring until hot, then mix in 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Turn to low and let the sauce thicken up. Keep stirring as needed to prevent burning.
Drain pasta in a colander and add back to the pot it was cooked it. Pour your cheesy hamburger mixture over the pasta and mix in till the pasta is well coated. Transfer to a greased baking dish, topped with remaining 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella, and bake for 20 minutes.

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