Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta
A hearty plate of loaded cheeseburger Alfredo pasta perfectly blends the flavors of cheeseburgers and creamy pasta, offering a comforting and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. penne or rotini pasta
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet (1 oz.) ranch seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the chopped bacon and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and ranch seasoning, stirring to combine. Cook on low for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, stirring to coat. If too thick, add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Sprinkle in the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve warm topped with additional cheese or toppings as desired.
Notes
Experiment with different types of cheese and add vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg