Description

Indulge in the creamy delight of Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta. This hearty dish combines al dente fettuccine with a velvety Alfredo sauce enriched by crispy bacon and savory ground beef. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, its rich flavors and comforting texture promise a culinary adventure that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz fettuccine pasta
6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Cook the fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy; remove and set aside, keeping some drippings in the pan.
Brown the ground beef in the same skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, and onion powder for about 5-7 minutes.
Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, adding cheddar and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
Mix cooked pasta and crispy bacon into the sauce until well coated.
Serve garnished with chopped parsley.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 750
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 920mg
Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 19g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 53g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 37g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or bell peppers. To make it vegetarian, substitute bacon with mushrooms and use vegetable broth. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove with a splash of milk.