Description
Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines the heartiness of a classic cheeseburger with the creamy richness of alfredo sauce. This dish features al dente pasta enveloped in a smooth, savory sauce, topped generously with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s ready in under 30 minutes! Customizable to suit your taste, you can easily add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for an extra nutrient boost. Each bite delivers a flavor explosion that will keep everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and drain excess fat, keeping 1 tablespoon in the pan.
- In the same skillet, brown ground beef until cooked through; season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low, add alfredo sauce to the beef, and simmer for five minutes.
- Stir in cooked pasta and half of the cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Serve on plates, garnishing each portion with remaining cheese, crispy bacon bits, and chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg