Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta 🥓🍔🍝
Servings: 4 people 👥
Preparation Time: 10 minutes ⏰
Cooking Time: 20 minutes ⏰
Total Time: 30 minutes ⏰
Ingredients:
For the Pasta:
12 oz pasta (penne or rotini) 🍝
Salt for pasta water ❗
For the Bacon Cheeseburger Sauce:
6 slices bacon, chopped 🥓
1 lb ground beef 🍔
1 small onion, chopped 🧅
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 cup ketchup 🍅
1 tablespoon mustard 🌟
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
1/2 cup milk 🥛
1/4 cup beef broth 🍲
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 🌿
1/2 teaspoon paprika 🌶️
Salt and pepper to taste ❗
For Garnish (Optional):
Pickles, sliced 🥒
Chopped fresh parsley 🌿
Instructions:
Prepare the Pasta:
Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta. 🍝
Prepare the Bacon Cheeseburger Sauce:
Cook the Bacon:
In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan. 🥓
Cook the Ground Beef:
In the same skillet with the bacon fat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed. 🍔
Add Vegetables and Flavorings:
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook until the onion is tender, about 3-4 minutes. 🧅🧄
Make the Sauce:
Stir in the ketchup, mustard, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. 🌟🧀🥛🍲🌿❗
Combine and Serve:
Mix Pasta and Sauce:
Add the cooked pasta and crispy bacon to the skillet with the sauce. Toss until everything is well combined and the pasta is coated with the sauce. Add a bit of reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency. 🍝🥓
Garnish (Optional):
Garnish with sliced pickles and chopped fresh parsley if desired. 🥒🌿
Serve:
Plate and Enjoy:
Serve the Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta hot and enjoy a delicious and hearty meal! 🍽️
Enjoy your savory Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta! 🥓🍔🍝