Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta: Introduction and Quick Summary
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
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12 oz pasta (penne or elbow macaroni)
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1 lb ground beef
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6 slices bacon, cooked & chopped
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup shredded cheddar
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½ cup shredded mozzarella
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½ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, ½ tsp paprika
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Optional toppings: chives, extra cheese, pickles
Instructions
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Cook pasta, drain, and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
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Cook bacon until crispy, chop.
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Brown beef, drain fat, season.
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Sauté onion and garlic.
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Reduce heat, stir in cream and cheese until smooth.
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Add pasta, bacon, beef, and toss. Adjust sauce with pasta water if needed.
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Serve warm with toppings.
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Fat: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 32g