Description
Craving something indulgent, creamy, and packed with flavor? This Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta is the ultimate comfort food fusion. Combining the richness of a classic Alfredo with all the bold, savory notes of a bacon cheeseburger, this dish is a must-try for fans of hearty, satisfying meals. Perfect for easy dinners, quick family meals, or comforting weekend food ideas, this pasta delivers on every front. Picture tender penne pasta drenched in velvety cheese sauce, seasoned beef crumbles, and crispy bacon—every bite is pure bliss. Whether you’re exploring new dinner ideas or searching for your next easy recipe, this one will be a hit.
Ingredients
12 oz penne pasta
1 lb ground beef
6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
Optional: chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove, crumble, and set aside.
- Using the same skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Season with onion powder, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat.
- In the skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan until smooth and melted.
- Add pasta and cooked beef into the sauce. Toss until evenly coated. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon over top and garnish with parsley or green onions. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner