Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Loaded Beef Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta, where the flavors of a classic cheeseburger meet creamy Alfredo pasta. This hearty dish is sure to become a favorite for any occasion, delivering a deliciously satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 6 oz Beef Bacon
- 12 oz Pasta (Penne, rotini, cavatappi, or rigatoni)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Onion (finely diced)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 cup Diced Pickles
- Optional Garnishes: Fresh diced tomatoes, extra shredded cheddar, crumbled beef bacon, fresh parsley or chives, ketchup, mustard
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add your chosen pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving about a cup of the starchy pasta water.
- Crisp the Beef Bacon: Lay your beef bacon slices in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, flipping occasionally, until crispy, about 5-8 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble it once cool.
- Brown the Ground Beef: In the same skillet, add your ground beef and diced onion. Break up the beef with a spoon and cook over medium-high heat until fully browned and onions are softened, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat, stir in minced garlic, and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In a separate large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add remaining minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low.
- Cheese it Up!: Gradually add the Parmesan cheese and shredded cheddar cheese to the simmering cream, stirring constantly until both cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Combine and Load: Add the seasoned ground beef mixture directly into the Alfredo sauce and stir to combine.
- Add the Pasta: Gently add the drained pasta to the skillet with the beef and Alfredo sauce. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated, adding more pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Serve It Up Loaded: Divide the pasta among serving bowls and top with crumbled beef bacon, extra shredded cheddar, diced pickles, and fresh tomatoes or parsley. Optionally drizzle with ketchup or mustard before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Don't overcook the pasta; it should be al dente. Use freshly grated cheese for the best texture, and drain the beef thoroughly to avoid a greasy sauce. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency, and feel free to customize toppings to your liking.