Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta. A creamy, cheesy pasta dish with seasoned ground beef, topped with all your favorite cheeseburger toppings. It’s a family-friendly meal that combines the best of both worlds!
Ingredients
Pasta:
12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
Ground Beef Mixture:
1 lb ground beef, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion (diced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Sauce:
2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup beef broth, 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup cream cheese
Toppings:
¼ cup chopped pickles (optional), ¼ cup chopped tomatoes (optional), 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic, then add ground beef, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Reduce heat, add cream and broth, then stir in cheeses until smooth. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in pickles and tomatoes, simmer briefly, then garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding bacon bits or using ground turkey.
- Try a blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese for a variation.
- Enhance the cheeseburger essence by drizzling ketchup or mustard over the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
