Go Back

Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

A creamy and flavorful dish that combines classic cheeseburger elements with pasta for a comforting meal.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 ounces pasta (your choice: penne or fusilli)
  • 1 pound ground beef (or your preferred protein)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
  • chopped green onions For garnish
  • additional cheese As desired
  • pickles As desired

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, boil salted water and add the pasta. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the ground beef and cook over medium-high heat until browned. Make sure to break it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
Cooking
  1. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add the diced tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, and heavy cream to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  2. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce mixture, stirring gently to coat the pasta in the sauce.
  3. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and evenly distributed throughout the dish.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Plate up your Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta and top it with any optional toppings you desire.

Notes

If you're looking to cut back on calories, consider using ground turkey or a meat alternative. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze individual portions for up to three months.