Description
Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta is a creamy, indulgent dish that combines the best of comfort food with a fun twist. This recipe features rich Alfredo sauce enveloping perfectly cooked pasta, crispy bacon, and savory ground beef, making it a crowd-pleaser for family dinners or game nights. With every bite, you’ll experience layers of flavor that create lasting memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving some grease in the pan.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream until combined. Gradually add the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired sauce consistency.
- Mix in shredded cheese until melted and creamy. Return bacon to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg