Description
Indulgent “loaded bacon cheeseburger alfredo pasta” merges classic burger flavors with creamy pasta perfection. Hearty comfort meets culinary creativity, delivering rich, savory satisfaction in every delectable bite for those craving a bold and memorable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 6 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
Pasta and Seasonings:
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (optional, for cheeseburger flavor)
- 1 teaspoon mustard (optional)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Extra bacon crumbles
Instructions
- Prepare pasta in a generously salted boiling water, cooking until perfectly tender. Drain thoroughly and lightly coat with olive oil to prevent clumping, then reserve for later integration.
- In a spacious skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat, ensuring complete cooking and eliminating excess grease. Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until aromatic and translucent.
- Reduce skillet temperature and blend heavy cream, milk, ketchup, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to gently simmer, developing rich flavor complexity.
- Incorporate sharp cheddar and nutty Parmesan cheeses, stirring continuously until completely melted. Fold in crispy bacon crumbles, creating a luxuriously smooth and creamy sauce.
- Merge cooked pasta with the decadent sauce, ensuring each pasta strand is thoroughly coated. Warm the entire mixture for an additional minute to meld flavors seamlessly.
- Transfer the indulgent pasta to a serving platter, garnishing with freshly chopped green onions and additional bacon fragments. Serve immediately while piping hot for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Drain pasta thoroughly to prevent watery sauce and ensure maximum flavor absorption.
- Pat ground beef dry before cooking to achieve better browning and deeper caramelization.
- Opt for room temperature cream and milk to help sauce blend smoothly without curdling.
- Consider low-fat alternatives like Greek yogurt or half-and-half for a lighter version of this indulgent dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 790
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 49 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg