Description
Indulge in a creamy and comforting bowl of Loaded Cheeseburger Pasta, where the beloved flavors of a cheeseburger are transformed into a hearty pasta dish. This delectable recipe combines ground beef, crispy turkey bacon, and a rich cheese sauce enveloped in perfectly cooked pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this one-pot meal is quick to prepare and sure to please even the pickiest eaters. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy a satisfying dinner that’s both easy to make and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Crumble and set aside.
- In the same skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream, beef broth, ketchup, and mustard; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine pasta with sauce, stirring in cheddar and mozzarella until melted.
- Mix in crumbled turkey bacon; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg