Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta
A comforting dish that perfectly marries the flavors of a cheeseburger with creamy pasta, featuring seasoned beef, rich Alfredo sauce, and gooey melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Beef
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup bacon bits
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in onion and garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, pour in Alfredo sauce, and mix well. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Sprinkle cheese over pasta, cover skillet, and let sit for 2-3 minutes on low heat until cheese melts.
- Stir in bacon bits and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
- Spoon into bowls and serve hot, optionally topping with extra cheese and parsley.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: pasta, cheeseburger, creamy, Alfredo, easy dinner, family-friendly
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