If Hamburger Helper was a staple in your house growing up, this homemade version is about to change everything. It’s rich, cheesy, packed with flavor, and comes together in one skillet. Once you make it from scratch, you’ll never want the boxed version again!
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
½ lb turkey sausage (or use any ground meat of your choice)
1 small onion, diced
½ green bell pepper, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups dry large elbow macaroni
Vegetable stock (about 3-4 cups, or enough to cover the noodles)
1 cup tomato basil spaghetti sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce)
½ cup plant-based heavy cream (or regular heavy cream)
Parmesan cheese, to taste
Sharp cheddar cheese, to taste
Mild cheddar cheese, to taste
Seasonings
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Cajun seasoning
Italian seasoning
Dried rosemary
