Description
Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta is a creamy, indulgent mash-up of two comfort foods—alfredo pasta and cheeseburger flavors, featuring ground beef, turkey bacon, and melty cheese tossed with pasta for a hearty skillet meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook until browned. Drain excess grease and remove from skillet.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta, ground beef, and crumbled turkey bacon to the sauce. Stir to coat everything evenly in the cheesy Alfredo goodness.
- Finish & serve: Sprinkle with green onions or parsley and serve immediately for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Turkey bacon adds a crisp, lighter texture compared to regular bacon.
- This dish is rich and hearty; serves 4–6.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days; reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup of prepared pasta)
- Calories: Approximately 750 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta, bacon cheeseburger pasta, creamy pasta with beef, turkey bacon pasta, comfort food pasta, skillet dinner