Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta
A rich and indulgent pasta dish that combines creamy Alfredo sauce with the savory goodness of a cheeseburger and crispy bacon.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 8 ounces Fettuccine Pasta
- 4 slices Bacon Cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- for garnish Chopped Parsley
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions, salting the water for extra flavor.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat, then stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly. Gradually add cheddar and Parmesan cheese, allowing each to melt before adding more.
- Season the cheese sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Drain the pasta and toss it into the skillet with the sauce, stirring to coat.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a leaner option, substitute ground turkey or chicken. Reserve some pasta water to loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.