Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
A delicious and hearty pasta dish that combines the flavors of a loaded bacon cheeseburger with penne pasta, topped with creamy Alfredo sauce and garnished with crispy bacon and cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended for flavor)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 2 cups penne pasta, cooked according to package directions (about 8 oz dry)
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped pickles (optional, for authentic cheeseburger flavor)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Extra crumbled bacon (for garnish)
- Additional shredded cheddar cheese (for garnish)
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the cooked bacon to the skillet with the ground beef and mix well.
- Stir in the Alfredo sauce and cooked penne pasta, mixing until everything is well combined.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and chopped pickles (if using), and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra crumbled bacon, additional cheddar cheese, and chopped parsley or green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier version, consider adding jalapeños or hot sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg