Description
Indulgent “loaded bacon cheeseburger alfredo pasta” merges classic American comfort foods into one epic dish. Hearty bacon, melted cheese, and creamy sauce combine with perfectly cooked pasta, delivering a satisfying meal that brings pure culinary excitement straight to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 6 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
Pasta and Base Ingredients:
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cheese and Cream Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (optional, for cheeseburger flavor)
- 1 teaspoon mustard (optional)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish Ingredients:
- Chopped green onions
- Extra bacon crumbles
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta foundation by bringing a generously salted water reservoir to a rolling boil. Immerse pasta and cook until perfectly tender, then drain thoroughly. Delicately coat with olive oil to prevent clumping and reserve momentarily.
- Transform the skillet into a sizzling arena for ground beef. Render the meat over medium-high temperature until richly browned and completely cooked through. Eliminate any excess lipids. Introduce diced onions and minced garlic, allowing them to dance and soften, releasing their aromatic essence for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Craft the luxurious sauce by reducing skillet temperature. Cascade heavy cream, milk, ketchup, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture. Allow ingredients to harmonize and simmer gently, creating a velvety foundation.
- Elevate the sauce’s decadence by incorporating sharp cheddar and nutty Parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle crispy bacon fragments, stirring continuously until the cheese melts into a smooth, indulgent embrace.
- Unite the pasta with the sumptuous sauce, gently tossing to ensure each strand becomes thoroughly coated. Warm the mixture briefly, allowing flavors to intertwine and intensify.
- Present the culinary creation by transferring to a serving vessel. Embellish with verdant green onion slivers and additional bacon crumbles for a final flourish of texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Toast the pasta noodles briefly in a dry skillet before boiling to enhance their nutty flavor and prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Opt for thick-cut bacon and crisp it separately to maintain a crunchy texture when added to the creamy pasta sauce.
- Consider using lean ground beef or turkey for a lighter version of this indulgent dish, which can help reduce overall calorie content.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like smoked gouda or pepper jack to add unique depth and complexity to the sauce’s flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg