Description
A comforting blend of pasta and cheeseburger flavors with creamy Alfredo sauce, loaded with ground beef, crispy bacon, and melty cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta (fusilli or rigatoni also work)
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (homemade is best)
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 4 oz bacon (turkey bacon for a leaner option)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (mozzarella for a twist)
- 1/2 cup pickles (a cheeseburger essential)
- 1/2 cup onions (sautéed for a softer bite)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain the fat as needed.
- Cook the bacon in the same skillet until crispy, then remove and drain on paper towels. Chop the bacon into small pieces once cooled.
- Add sautéed onions to the skillet with the ground beef and stir to combine.
- Pour in the Alfredo sauce and mix well, allowing it to heat through before combining with the drained pasta.
- Stir in the chopped bacon, pickles, and half of the cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top and allow it to melt before serving.
Notes
Experiment with different pasta shapes and add greens like spinach or broccoli for added color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: comfort food, pasta, cheeseburger, Alfredo, family dinner
