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Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta

Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta: Your New Comfort Food Obsession

Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta combines creamy Alfredo sauce and savory ground beef for a delightful one-pan dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz short pasta (penne or rotini)
For the Meat
  • 1 lb ground beef consider leaner cuts for a healthier option
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil as substitute
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder or fresh onions
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika as substitute
For the Sauce
  • 15 oz Alfredo sauce store-bought or homemade
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese optional, shredded
For the Toppings
  • 4 slices bacon or turkey bacon as substitute
  • 1 cup pickles
  • tomatoes or lettuce optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  3. Sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika over the beef. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low, pour in the Alfredo sauce, and stir to combine. Simmer for about 2–3 minutes until heated through.
  5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat with sauce. If desired, stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheese to melt.
  6. Remove from heat and top with crumbled bacon and diced pickles. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.

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