Cheeseburger Bacon Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound of ground beef
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6 strips of bacon, cooked and crushed
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12 ounces of penne pasta
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2 cups of heavy whipping cream
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1 cup of cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, finely grated
→ Seasonings & Aromatics
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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A pinch of salt and black pepper
→ Fats & Garnish
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2 tablespoons of butter, unsalted
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1 tablespoon of olive oil
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Optional: fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# Instructions:
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Fill a big pot with water, add salt, and let it come to a boil. Toss in your pasta and cook until just firm to the bite, following the instructions on the package. Drain and move it aside.
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Warm up some olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef, then season it with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook the beef until it’s nicely browned and no longer pink in the middle. Take it out of the pan and leave it aside for later.
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Using the same pan, melt your butter over medium heat. Pour in the heavy cream and let it gently simmer. Slowly add the Parmesan cheese, whisking the mixture until it’s creamy and smooth.
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Put the cooked pasta back into the pan with the Alfredo sauce. Mix well so the pasta is fully coated. Stir in the crumbled bacon, browned beef, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese. Keep stirring until the cheese melts into the mix and everything looks combined.
# Notes:
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You can swap out the ground beef for chicken or turkey.
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Adding cream cheese can make the dish creamier.
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Feel free to adjust the amount of cheese to match your taste.