Creamy Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta You’ll Crave Every Night
This Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta combines savory flavors and creamy texture, perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large pot
- large skillet
- colander
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 8 ounces pasta your favorite shape like elbow, penne, or rotini
For the Meat
- 1 pound ground beef 85/15 preferred
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce and Cheese
- 1½ cups Alfredo sauce homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese optional
For Toppings
- 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- ⅓ cup dill pickles diced
- optional toppings chopped tomatoes and shredded lettuce
Instructions
Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, break up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over beef. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low and add Alfredo sauce. Stir to combine and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat. Stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- Remove from heat, top with crumbled bacon and diced pickles. Add optional toppings like chopped tomatoes or shredded lettuce.
- Serve immediately in warm bowls.
Notes
Customize toppings for a fun twist, like fresh herbs or jalapeños!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!