Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta
Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta, a comforting dish that brings together the best flavors of a cheeseburger in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 slices crispy bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles
Instructions
- 1. Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and let drain on paper towels; reserve drippings in the pan.
- 3. In the same skillet with bacon drippings, add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4. Add minced garlic to the beef and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- 5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- 7. Add cooked pasta into the skillet with the Alfredo sauce mixture. Toss everything together until well coated. Stir in crispy bacon pieces.
- 8. Transfer Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta onto serving plates. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced pickles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg