Presto Pesto Hamburger Mac
Make a simple Italian-inspired meal with four ingredients. You will need some macaroni, ground beef, pesto, and sour cream.
Cook the macaroni and ground beef, then mix them with pesto and sour cream.
This meal is quick and easy to make.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 24, 2026Share
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Make a simple Italian-inspired meal with four ingredients. You will need some macaroni, ground beef, pesto, and sour cream.
Cook the macaroni and ground beef, then mix them with pesto and sour cream.
This meal is quick and easy to make.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 4
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
0.5 cup pesto
0.5 cup sour cream
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir 1 pound ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir 0.5 cup pesto and 0.5 cup sour cream into ground beef until warmed; add macaroni and mix well.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 581 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 26g
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Saturated Fat 10g
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Cholesterol 62mg
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Sodium 217mg
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Total Carbohydrate 58g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 27g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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