Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Pasta

Taking your classic cheeseburger and turning it into a slow cooker pasta dish. To all the Italians I apologise for taking your much loved pasta and pairing it with beef into some sort of cheeseburger masterpiece but it really is good, once you make it trust me it’ll be a favourite.

Can you really make cheeseburger pasta in a slow cooker?

This slow cooker cheeseburger pasta is a fun and easy twist on a classic, combining all the flavours of a cheeseburger—beef, cheese, and a hint of tomato—into a comforting pasta dish that’s perfect for a midweek fakeaway.

What type of pasta works best in slow cooker cheeseburger pasta?

Short pasta like fusilli, penne, or macaroni works best. These shapes hold onto the cheesy sauce and cook evenly without going mushy—especially if added at the right time near the end of cooking.

When should I add the pasta to the slow cooker?

Add the dry pasta in the last 30–40 minutes of cooking so it cooks just right in the sauce without becoming overdone. Stir well and check occasionally to get the perfect bite.

Do I need to brown the mince before adding it to the slow cooker?

Browning is optional but highly recommended for added flavour and better texture. If you’re short on time, you can skip this step—but draining excess fat is important to avoid a greasy sauce.

Can I make this cheeseburger pasta healthier?

Yes! Use lean beef mince, reduce the cheese slightly, and serve smaller portions. You can also swap out regular pasta for wholewheat or high-protein options to boost nutrition.

What cheese is best for this recipe?

A combination of cheddar and mozzarella works great—cheddar for flavour and mozzarella for melt. You can also try reduced-fat cheese or your favourite blend depending on your preference.

Is this dish suitable for kids?

Definitely! Kids love the cheesy, beefy flavour of this slow cooker pasta. It’s a great family-friendly meal that’s both comforting and fuss-free.

Can I meal prep or freeze slow cooker cheeseburger pasta?

Yes, but freeze the beef sauce separately before adding the pasta. Pasta can become soft when reheated from frozen, so cook fresh pasta when ready to serve for best results.

Does this taste like an actual cheeseburger?

It has all the classic cheeseburger flavours—beef, cheese, tomato, mustard, and pickles (if you choose to add them)—but in pasta form. It’s a fun and satisfying comfort food mashup.

How long does slow cooker cheeseburger pasta take to cook?

Cook the beef sauce on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, then stir in the pasta and cheese in the final 30–40 minutes until the pasta is tender and the sauce is creamy. For more slow cooker recipes you can pick up my first ever cookbook The Healthy Slow Cooker Book or my latest slowcooker book Slow Cooker Even Easier today.

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Slowcooker Cheeseburger Pasta – Recipe serves 4 people, £1.83 a bowl AD This perfect throw it all in pasta is the ultimate comfort food. Taking your classic cheeseburger and turning it into a pasta dish. Made with the gorgeously rich @knorr Ingredients: – 500g cooked beef mince – 1 tsp paprika – 1 tsp mustard powder – 1 tbsp tomato purée – 1 tbsp garlic purée – 1 tbsp dry parsley – 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce – 320g of dry pasta – 900ml of beef stock I used @Knorr – Salt and pepper – 150g cheddar – 4 cheese slices – Gherkins chopped – Burger sauce 1. Brown the mince and onion and add with all other ingredients including the dry pasta 2. Cook on high for 50 mins 3. Stir in the cheddar then topwith cheese slices and parsley, close the lid for 15 mins 4. Top with fresh parsley and burger sauce and tuck in #fyp #pasta #stock #knorr #GiveItMoreWithKnorr

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