Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta: A Comfort Food Dream
Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta combines savory cheeseburger flavors with creamy Alfredo sauce for a quick weeknight meal.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 600kcal
Equipment
- Large pot
- large skillet
- colander
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 1 pound ground beef Choose 85/15 for the perfect balance of flavor and moisture.
- 8 ounces pasta Use elbow, penne, rotini, or shells.
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing the beef.
- 1 teaspoon onion powder Enhances savory depth.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Adds warm, aromatic essence.
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika Adds subtle smokiness.
- Salt and pepper To taste.
For the Cheese
- 1.5 cups Alfredo sauce Homemade or store-bought.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese For cheeseburger taste.
- 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese Optional, for extra creaminess.
For the Toppings
- 4 slices cooked bacon Crumble for topping.
- 0.33 cup diced dill pickles For crunch and tang.
- Optional: chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce For added freshness.
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 ounces of pasta and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, for about 5–7 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon of smoked paprika, along with salt and pepper to taste over the beef. Stir to combine and cook for another minute.
- Reduce heat to low and pour in 1.5 cups of Alfredo sauce, stirring gently. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet. Toss gently to coat with sauce. Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese and, if desired, 0.5 cup of mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Remove from heat and fold in 4 slices of crumbled bacon and 0.33 cup of diced pickles. Optionally add chopped tomatoes or shredded lettuce.
- Scoop generous portions into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for a couple of days. Reheat gently.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 3mg