This indulgent dish combines the flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger with creamy Alfredo pasta. It’s a comforting, flavorful meal that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
Serves: 4-6
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 6 strips of bacon (chopped)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped pickles (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Bacon
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet; discard the rest.
- Cook the Ground Beef
- In the same skillet, add the ground beef and diced onion.
- Cook over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in minced garlic, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Combine with Alfredo Sauce
- Reduce the heat to low and add the Alfredo sauce to the skillet with the beef mixture.
- Stir to combine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the Pasta and Cheese
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat it in the sauce.
- Stir in shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen it.
- Add the Bacon
- Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the pasta and gently mix it in.
- Serve and Garnish
- Plate the Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta and top with optional chopped pickles for a tangy twist.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
Tips for Success
- Homemade Alfredo Sauce
- For a richer flavor, make your own Alfredo sauce with butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
- Cheese Options
- Swap cheddar for American cheese for a true cheeseburger vibe, or add a smoky gouda for depth
Classic Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta Recipe
This indulgent dish combines the flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger with creamy Alfredo pasta. It’s a comforting, flavorful meal that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
- 12 oz 340 g pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 1 lb 450 g ground beef
- 6 strips of bacon chopped
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped pickles optional, for garnish
- Fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Bacon
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet; discard the rest.
- Cook the Ground Beef
- In the same skillet, add the ground beef and diced onion.
- Cook over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in minced garlic, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Combine with Alfredo Sauce
- Reduce the heat to low and add the Alfredo sauce to the skillet with the beef mixture.
- Stir to combine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the Pasta and Cheese
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat it in the sauce.
- Stir in shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen it.
- Add the Bacon
- Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the pasta and gently mix it in.
- Serve and Garnish
- Plate the Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta and top with optional chopped pickles for a tangy twist.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.