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Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta

  • Author: Sally
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Category: Dinner

Description

Get ready to meet your new comfort food obsession! This Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta is where indulgence meets convenience. Think of all the best parts of a cheeseburger—savory ground beef, crispy bacon, melty cheese—now swirled into tender pasta and coated in a velvety Alfredo sauce. Whether you need a quick weeknight dinner idea, a satisfying lunch, or cozy food ideas to share with friends, this easy recipe delivers all the bold, rich flavors you crave in one hearty skillet. It’s perfect for anyone who loves delicious dinner ideas with a twist of comfort and creativity.


Ingredients

Scale

12 oz rigatoni or penne pasta

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion, diced (optional)

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1½ cups heavy cream

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

68 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled

2 tbsp butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)


Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and chop once cooled.
  3. Reserve 1–2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet. Add ground beef and onion, cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess grease.
  4. Melt butter in the same skillet, stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer. Add Parmesan and cheddar cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  6. Return cooked pasta and ground beef to skillet, stir to coat in sauce.
  7. Heat for 2–3 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  8. Top with chopped bacon and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.