Description
This Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta blends creamy Alfredo with savory cheeseburger flavors for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Durum wheat pasta (Penne or rotini)
- 1 pound Ground beef (lean)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (For browning the beef)
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder (Enhances cheeseburger taste)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (Adds depth to the mixture)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika (Provides a warm smokiness)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Essential for flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper (Freshly cracked)
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (Creamy brand or homemade)
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (freshly shredded) (Melts beautifully)
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (optional) (For extra gooey goodness)
- 4 slices Bacon (crumbled) (For crunch)
- 1/2 cup Pickles (sliced) (For tangy contrast)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef for 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in seasonings including onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add Alfredo sauce to the skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Combine drained pasta with the beef mixture, stirring in shredded cheddar and optional mozzarella, and mix until melted.
- Top with crumbled bacon and sliced pickles before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg