Instant Pot Cheeseburger Deluxe Pasta

Name: Instant Pot Cheeseburger Deluxe Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large red onion, diced and divided (see Jeff’s Tip); 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (the less lean, the better); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 3 cups beef broth; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce (not the same as pasta sauce); 1/2 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional); 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional); 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pound large elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup thousand island dressing (I like Ken’s Steakhouse); 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce (I like Sweet Baby Ray’s); 2 tablespoons sweet relish (optional); 1/4 - 1/2 cup diced dill pickles, plus more for topping (optional); 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (optional); 1 pound shredded cheddar cheese; Fried onions, for topping (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:6min

Picture your favorite late-night burger loaded with all your favorite fixin's. And then picture it transformed into a pasta featuring jumbo-sized macaroni. Cheeseburger Deluxe Pasta has arrived. No hangover required.

Updated at: Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:59:27 GMT