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Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta

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Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta is a quick and satisfying weeknight meal that merges creamy Alfredo with savory cheeseburger flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Fettuccine or Penne gluten-free pasta works well too
For the Sauce
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey for a lighter option
  • 8 oz Bacon or turkey bacon for a leaner alternative
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or vegetable broth for lighter taste
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for a lighter substitute
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated works best for melting
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese or Gouda or Monterey Jack for different flavor
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste elevates the savory foundation
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped
  • Red Pepper Flakes optional, add to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta by boiling salted water, adding pasta and cooking for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Crisp the Bacon in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until golden. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
  3. Sauté Aromatics using reserved bacon fat, cooking onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
  4. Brown Ground Beef in the skillet, breaking apart and cooking for 6-8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  5. Enhance Flavor by stirring tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Simmer with Broth by pouring in beef broth and letting it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  7. Create Creamy Sauce by gradually stirring in heavy cream and Parmesan, whisking until smooth.
  8. Add Cheddar Cheese, mixing until fully melted and the sauce is rich and velvety.
  9. Season Sauce with salt and pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for heat.
  10. Combine Pasta and Bacon by folding the pasta into the sauce, adding crispy bacon back in.
  11. Serve and Garnish warm with parsley for a pop of color and freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

To keep the dish from becoming greasy, ensure to drain excess fat from the bacon.

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