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Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta

Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta: Comfort Food Your Family Will Love

Indulge in the best of both worlds with this Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta, a hearty one-pan meal that your family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz penne or elbow pasta short shapes that trap sauce
For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb ground beef lean helps reduce grease
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for browning beef
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Alfredo sauce store-bought or homemade
For the Cheeses
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly shredded is best
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese optional, or use provolone
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup bacon crumbled; turkey bacon optional
  • 1/2 cup pickles diced; or use cucumbers

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • large skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Incorporate onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well for about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low and stir in Alfredo sauce. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Fold the cooked pasta into the beef and Alfredo mixture, then add cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted.
  6. Remove from heat and top with bacon and pickles.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best texture, cook pasta al dente and use freshly shredded cheese. Customize toppings to family preferences.

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