Creamy Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo
Ingredients:
12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
1 lb ground beef
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 ½ cups shredded parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble. Leave 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan.
In the same skillet, add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Remove beef and set aside.
In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Pour in heavy cream and milk, stirring constantly. Gradually add parmesan and mozzarella cheese, stirring until smooth.
Season with salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
Add the cooked pasta, ground beef, and crumbled bacon to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot!
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 650 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
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