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Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta

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This Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta combines juicy ground beef, crisp bacon, and creamy Alfredo sauce coating elbow macaroni—comfort food that's quick and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz elbow macaroni Cook according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water if needed.
Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20) Substitute with ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For browning the beef.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Provides rich, velvety texture.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Sharp or mild; shred from a block for best melting.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Adds nutty depth.
  • 4 strips bacon Cooked and crumbled; reserve grease for flavor.
Seasoning
  • Salt and pepper To taste.

Method
 

Cook the pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the elbow macaroni and cook to al dente per the package instructions.
  3. Drain the pasta, but reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water in case the sauce needs thinning.
Cook the beef
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground beef, break it up, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Cook until nicely browned and no pink remains, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if preferred.
Make the sauce
  1. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour heavy cream into the skillet with the beef.
  2. Stir in shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
  3. If the sauce feels too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency.
Combine and finish
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until every noodle is coated.
  2. Fold in crumbled bacon and adjust flavors with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan or chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

You can swap elbow macaroni for penne or rigatoni. For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half with a teaspoon of flour to thicken, but the mouthfeel will be different.
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