Description
Hearty Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta combines classic burger flavors with creamy pasta perfection. Cheese, crispy bacon, and seasoned ground beef create a comforting meal for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 1 cup (100 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsps ketchup (optional, for cheeseburger flavor)
- 1 tsp mustard (optional)
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions
- Extra bacon crumbles
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Cook pasta in generously salted water until al dente, drain completely, and lightly toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Meat Foundation: Brown ground beef in a large skillet, drain excess fat, then sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and softened.
- Sauce Creation: Reduce heat and introduce cream, milk, ketchup, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently to develop a rich, harmonious flavor profile.
- Cheese Integration: Melt cheddar and Parmesan cheeses into the sauce, stirring consistently until smooth and velvety. Fold in crispy bacon crumbles for added depth and texture.
- Final Assembly: Combine pasta with the creamy sauce, ensuring complete and even coating. Warm through to marry all flavors and create a cohesive dish.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with fresh green onions and additional bacon bits. Serve immediately while hot for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Balance Salt Carefully: Since bacon and cheeses are naturally salty, use minimal additional salt to prevent overwhelming the dish’s flavor profile.
- Control Sauce Consistency: Slowly add dairy components and stir continuously to maintain smooth, creamy texture without breaking or separating sauce.
- Bacon Crispness Matters: Cook bacon until extra crispy beforehand, allowing it to crumble easily and distribute evenly throughout pasta for optimal textural contrast.
- Low-Carb Adaptation: Replace traditional pasta with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a lower-carbohydrate version that maintains the recipe’s rich, indulgent essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 835
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1095 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg