Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta
This Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, fusing the savory flavors of a cheeseburger with creamy, cheesy pasta. A perfect weeknight dinner, it's packed with ground beef, crispy bacon, pickles, and gooey cheese, creating an indulgent meal that can be made in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lbground beef
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- 1 teaspoononion powder
- 8 ozpasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni
- 2 cupsheavy cream
- 1 cupbeef broth
- 1 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cupgrated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoonworcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoondijon mustard
- ½ teaspoonsmoked paprika
- ½ teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional
- 2 tablespoonsbutter
- ¼ cupchopped pickles (for garnish
- ¼ cupcrispy bacon bits (for garnish
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley, chopped (for garnish
Directions
- 1
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 3
Add butter, heavy cream, and beef broth to the skillet. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- 4
Reduce heat to low and gradually mix in cheddar and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- 6
Garnish with chopped pickles, crispy bacon bits, and fresh parsley.
- 7
Serve hot and enjoy!