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Cheesy Pizza Hamburger Helper

Cheesy Pizza Hamburger Helper

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Cheesy Pizza Hamburger Helper is a comforting one-pan meal that brings the delightful flavors of pizza right to your table. This quick and easy dish combines ground beef with gooey mozzarella cheese, zesty marinara sauce, and al dente pasta, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. With just one skillet to clean, you can enjoy more time savoring this crowd-pleaser and less time worrying about cleanup. Packed with familiar flavors that even picky eaters will love, this recipe is highly customizable, allowing you to add your favorite vegetables or adjust the seasonings to suit your taste.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped turkey turkey pepperoni
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 1/2 cups penne pasta
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and onion until softened.
  2. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; stir to combine.
  3. Add chopped turkey turkey pepperoni and cook for an additional couple of minutes.
  4. Drain excess grease from the skillet.
  5. Stir in minced garlic, beef broth, marinara sauce, milk, and pasta; mix well.
  6. Bring to a simmer; cover and reduce heat to medium-low for about 15 minutes.
  7. Once the pasta is cooked through, stir in 1 cup of mozzarella cheese until melted.
  8. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese; let sit on low heat until melted or briefly broil for faster melting.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with dried parsley if desired.

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