Creamy Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta
Creamy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor, our Creamy Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta Recipe is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. In just 30 minutes, you can create a scrumptious dish that combines the classic taste of cheeseburgers with a rich Alfredo sauce. This one-pot wonder is not only quick to make but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite toppings. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish promises satisfaction for both kids and adults alike. Dive into a bowl of creamy indulgence today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta (elbow, penne, rotini, or shells)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese (optional)
- â…“ cup dill pickles, diced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Chopped tomatoes (optional)
- Shredded lettuce (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of cooking water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with olive oil for 6–8 minutes.
- Season the beef with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in Alfredo sauce and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet; mix in cheddar cheese until melted and glossy.
- Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed. Fold in diced pickles and turkey bacon (if using).
- Let rest for 2 minutes before serving hot with optional toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg