Description
Loaded cheeseburger alfredo pasta brings together classic American comfort foods in one irresistible dish. Creamy pasta meets hearty burger flavors, creating a mouthwatering meal that satisfies deep cravings with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon bits (substituted with turkey bacon or omitted)
Pasta and Dairy:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped pickles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Boil fettuccine in salted water for 8-10 minutes until perfectly al dente. Drain pasta and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature. Sauté diced onions until translucent and fragrant, then add minced garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds.
- Introduce ground beef into the skillet, crumbling with a wooden spoon. Cook until meat browns completely and no pink remains, approximately 6-7 minutes. Carefully drain accumulated fat.
- Pour heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet. Allow mixture to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until sauce becomes smooth and velvety.
- Season sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Incorporate cooked fettuccine, diced tomatoes, and chopped pickles, stirring thoroughly to ensure even distribution and complete heating.
- Crisp turkey bacon in a separate pan until golden and crunchy. Crumble bacon over pasta dish for additional texture and flavor.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions on top. Serve immediately while sauce remains creamy and warm, enjoying the rich, indulgent combination of flavors.
Notes
- Choose thick, sturdy pasta like fettuccine to better hold the creamy sauce and ground beef without falling apart during mixing.
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease from making the sauce oily and diluting the rich cheesy flavor.
- Pat pickles dry before adding to prevent watering down the sauce and maintain the dish’s creamy consistency.
- Consider using lean ground beef or turkey for a lighter version without compromising the robust flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 655 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg