Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta (Print)
Savory penne with ground beef, crispy bacon and melted cheddar in creamy Alfredo sauce - a comfort food masterpiece.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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500 g ground beef
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4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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500 g penne pasta, cooked
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250 ml Alfredo sauce
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125 g shredded cheddar cheese
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60 g chopped pickles (optional)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
# Directions:
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
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Add the cooked and crumbled bacon to the skillet with the ground beef. Stir in the cooked penne pasta and Alfredo sauce until everything is well combined.
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Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture and stir until the cheese is melted and the pasta is creamy.
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If using, gently fold in the chopped pickles for an authentic burger flavor profile. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm, garnished with additional bacon crumbles or cheese if desired.
# Notes:
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For a more authentic cheeseburger flavor, add 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard and 2 tablespoons of ketchup to the sauce.