Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta recipe. Creamy Alfredo sauce coats perfectly cooked pasta, savory ground beef, and all the classic cheeseburger fixings. It’s a delicious twist on two beloved dishes!
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
Cheeseburger Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Cheeseburger Sauce: Brown ground beef in olive oil, season, add ketchup, mustard, and Alfredo sauce. Simmer, then add pasta and cheddar cheese.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in pickles and red onion, top with bacon if desired, and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra cheesiness, top with more cheddar and broil before serving.
- You can use ground turkey or plant-based meat as a substitute.
- Try adding sautéed mushrooms or tomatoes for a veggie boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
