Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta - Easy Dinner Recipes with Ground Beef
This Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta is the ultimate comfort food mash-up. Packed with crispy bacon, juicy ground beef, and a rich creamy Alfredo sauce, it's a dish the whole family will devour. Perfect for busy nights, this pasta combines everything you love about cheeseburgers and pasta into one easy meal recipe. Whether you're craving something hearty or need a quick weeknight dinner, this cheesy casserole has your back. Try this recipe for an easy dinner packed with bold flavor and satisfying textures. It’s ideal if you're looking for quick and easy recipes, easy pasta recipes, easy casserole recipes, or easy ground beef recipes for dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 strips bacon, chopped
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving some bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add ground beef to the skillet. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, then drain excess grease.
- Return the cooked pasta to the skillet with the beef. Stir in Alfredo sauce, bacon (reserve some for topping), and 1 cup of cheese.
- Mix everything well and cook on low until heated through.
- Top with remaining cheese and reserved bacon. Cover until cheese melts.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.