Description
This Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta solves that delicious dilemma by giving you both! And with minimal prep and cooking time, you can have this on the table for a family-friendly dinner in under 30 minutes. It’s packed with flavor, quick to prepare, and guaranteed to be a hit with everyone at the table. Ready to dive in and give it a try?
Ingredients
8 oz. elbow pasta or rotini pasta
1 lb. ground beef
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
½ onion, finely diced
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Ground Beef:
While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
Prepare the Sauce:
Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the ground beef.
Add the alfredo sauce to the skillet with the beef and stir to combine. Let it simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.
Combine and Add Cheese:
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, and stir everything together until well coated with the sauce.
Stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and mix until melted and creamy.
Add Bacon and Serve:
Stir in the crumbled bacon and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Pros
Quick and easy to prepare
Crowd-pleaser and family-friendly
Combines the flavors of cheeseburgers and pasta in one dish
Budget-friendly ingredients
Creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor
Cons
Higher in calories and fat
May not suit low-carb diets
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Main Course, Pasta Dish
- Method: How to
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: comfort food, bacon, cheeseburger, alfredo, pasta, family-friendly, quick dinner, easy recipe