Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta (Printable Version)
Creamy pasta mixed with bacon, ground beef, cheddar, and tangy spices for a hearty, flavorful dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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225 grams penne or rotini pasta
→ Meat and Bacon
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450 grams ground beef
03 -
4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons chopped pickles (optional)
→ Dairy
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100 grams shredded cheddar cheese
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120 milliliters heavy cream
→ Liquids and Condiments
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240 milliliters beef broth
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30 milliliters ketchup
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15 milliliters mustard
→ Spices and Seasonings
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½ teaspoon paprika
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Salt and black pepper to taste
# Steps:
01 -
Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Fry bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from pan, drain on paper towels, then crumble into pieces.
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In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened. Add ground beef, seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook until browned.
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Stir in ketchup, mustard, beef broth, and heavy cream. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
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Add drained pasta, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet. Stir continuously until cheese melts and sauce is creamy.
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Optionally, sprinkle chopped pickles on top before serving hot.
# Notes:
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Substitute ground turkey for a leaner protein option. Use pepper jack cheese to add a spicy dimension. For extra creaminess, add a dollop of sour cream before serving.