Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta
This Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta blends crispy bacon, seasoned beef, melty cheeses, and creamy Alfredo sauce tossed with fettuccine for a rich, comforting, and crave-worthy dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 strips bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 16 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add 16 oz fettuccine and cook for 10–12 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside, saving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 8 chopped bacon strips for 6–8 minutes until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Add 1 lb ground beef to the bacon drippings. Cook for 6–7 minutes, breaking it apart, until browned with no pink. Season with salt and pepper. Drain extra grease if needed.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Pour in 2 cups heavy cream. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar and 1 cup grated Parmesan. Stir until smooth and fully melted, about 3–5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and 1/2 cup diced tomatoes to the skillet. Toss until the pasta is coated in the sauce. Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Top with crispy bacon and a sprinkle of chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.