Description
This Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta combines tender pasta, seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, and a creamy Alfredo sauce all smothered in melted cheese. The ultimate comfort food mashup for dinner time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Add the ground beef and diced onion to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned and onion is tender, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and pour in the Alfredo sauce, mixing well.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet along with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Stir until cheeses are melted and the pasta is evenly coated.
- Top with crispy bacon, chopped green onions, and additional seasonings if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 780 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg