Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients

For the Pasta and Protein:

• 12 oz penne or rotini pasta

• 1 lb ground beef

• 6 strips bacon, diced

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Alfredo Sauce:

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 1½ cups heavy cream

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ cup cream cheese, softened

For the Cheeseburger Elements:

• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

• ¼ cup ketchup

• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, drain and set aside

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy. Remove with slotted spoon and set aside, leaving fat in pan

3. Add diced onion to bacon fat and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened

4. Add ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned and fully cooked, breaking apart with spatula

5. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant

6. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat

7. Slowly add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer

8. Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth

9. Add Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until melted and sauce thickens

10. Mix in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and pickle relish

11. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with sauce

12. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and most of the cooked bacon

13. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and bacon pieces

14. Cover and let stand 2-3 minutes until cheese melts

Serve immediately while hot. This hearty dish serves 6-8 people and combines creamy alfredo with classic cheeseburger flavors.