Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and flavorful Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta. A delicious combination of tender pasta, seasoned ground beef, and a rich cheese sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz penne pasta
Cheeseburger Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until browned. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth. Mix in ketchup and mustard for a cheeseburger flavor boost.
- Combine and Serve: Return beef to skillet and stir to combine. Add cooked pasta and toss until coated in sauce. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra cheesiness, sprinkle shredded cheddar over the top and broil for 2–3 minutes before serving.
- You can also swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
