Description

Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta is a creamy, indulgent dish combining classic cheeseburger flavors with rich Alfredo sauce and pasta. Ground beef is seasoned and cooked to perfection, then mixed with a luscious cheese and cream sauce, tossed with rotini or penne pasta, and garnished with pickles, bacon, and green onions for a fun twist on comfort food perfect for weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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Pasta and Sauce

12 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Meat and Seasoning

1 lb ground beef
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Add-ins and Garnishes

1/4 cup chopped pickles
1/4 cup chopped cooked bacon (optional)
Chopped green onions (optional)
Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
Brown the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook while breaking up the meat until it is fully browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Make the Alfredo Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese into the cooked beef until the cheeses melt and the sauce becomes creamy.
Add Flavorings: Stir in the ketchup and yellow mustard to the sauce and beef mixture, blending thoroughly for that classic cheeseburger flavor in the creamy base.
Toss Pasta with Sauce: Fold the cooked pasta into the sauce, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick to achieve a smooth consistency.
Incorporate Add-ins: Stir in the chopped pickles and, if using, chopped cooked bacon. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.
Garnish and Serve: Serve the pasta topped with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for extra texture and flavor if desired.

Notes

Ground beef can be substituted with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives.
Add sautéed onions or diced tomatoes for enhanced flavor and texture.
This dish captures the taste of a cheeseburger in a creamy pasta form, ideal as comforting weeknight dinner fare.