Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients:
12 oz (340g) penne or rotini pasta
1 lb (450g) ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
½ cup yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp mustard (Dijon or yellow)
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional but adds extra flavor)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional, for garnish)
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
Cook the Pasta: Start by cooking the penne or rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned and no longer pink. Remove any excess fat.
Sauté the Veggies: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the beef, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Make the Alfredo Sauce: Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the Cheese: Reduce the heat and gradually stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, allowing them to melt into the sauce until smooth and creamy.
Combine Pasta and Beef Mixture: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together so the pasta is fully coated in the cheesy sauce.
Add the Bacon (Optional): Stir in the crumbled bacon, if using, for that extra cheeseburger flavor boost.
Serve: Serve the loaded cheeseburger Alfredo pasta topped with halved cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta
