Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
Think of everything you love about a bacon cheeseburger—savory beef, melty cheese, smoky bacon—all tossed into a creamy pasta bowl. It’s fast, fun, and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups penne pasta cooked
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup pickles chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup onions diced (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef.
- Drain any excess fat.
- In a large pot, combine the cooked penne pasta, Alfredo sauce, ground beef, and shredded cheddar.
- Stir until well mixed.
- Fold in the crumbled bacon and optional pickles and onions if using.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/bacon-cheeseburger-pasta/
Notes
- Use any short pasta shape you have—macaroni, rotini, or shells work great.
- Want a kick? Add a dash of hot sauce or pepper jack cheese.
- Make it extra indulgent by baking it with a cheddar topping until bubbly.