Loaded Beef Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta Recipe
Loaded Beef Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta Recipe is pure comfort food. It blends juicy ground beef with creamy Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup pickle slices optional
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon bits optional
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot.
- Add penne pasta, cook, and drain well.
- Heat oil in a skillet on medium.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Pour Alfredo sauce into the skillet.
- Stir until the sauce warms through.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet.
- Mix well until everything combines.
- Add cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Stir until cheese melts completely.
- Top with cooked bacon if using.
- Garnish with parsley and pickles.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melt.
- Do not overcook the pasta.
- Add bacon for extra smokiness.
- Pickles add crunch and tang.
- Use heavy cream for a richer sauce.
- Top with jalapenos for heat.
- Stir sauce frequently to avoid sticking.