Description
A creamy, satisfying pasta dish that combines the beloved flavors of cheeseburgers with comforting pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15 preferred)
- 8 ounces pasta (elbow, penne, rotini, or shells)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1½ cups Alfredo sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese (optional for extra meltiness)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- ⅓ cup diced dill pickles
- Optional: chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce (for topping)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Sprinkle in onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the Alfredo sauce to the cooked beef, stirring until well blended. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to heat through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Stir in cheddar cheese and mozzarella (if using), mixing until melted and creamy.
- Top with crumbled bacon and diced pickles. For extra cheeseburger vibes, add fresh tomatoes or shredded lettuce right before serving.
- Scoop into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
For creamier sauce, add a splash of milk or chicken broth. Experiment with toppings like jalapeños for added heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pasta, cheeseburger, alfredo, comfort food, creamy pasta, dinner recipe
