Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food mashup with this Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta! This decadent dish combines creamy Alfredo sauce with juicy ground beef, crispy bacon, and melted cheeses for a flavor explosion that satisfies all your cravings. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend feasts, this easy 30-minute recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water
- Crisp chopped bacon in a large skillet, then remove and drain, leaving fat
- Brown ground beef in bacon fat, adding onions and garlic halfway through
- Reduce heat and make sauce by adding cream, milk, Worcestershire, and spices
- Gradually stir in cheeses until melted and smooth
- Combine cooked pasta and bacon with sauce, tossing to coat evenly
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately
Notes
- For extra flavor, use a blend of ground beef and Italian sausage
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if you prefer a lighter version
- Add a splash of pasta water if your sauce thickens too much
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving for optimal consistency
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 720 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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